Contract Facilities Ltd. v Estate of Rees & Ors

Contract Facilities Ltd. v Estate of Rees & Ors

Relief from sanction was refused because the appellant had repeatedly failed to comply with court orders, provided unsatisfactory explanations for non-compliance, and demonstrated a pattern of conduct aimed at avoiding payment of costs. The court found no credible basis to grant further indulgence, and the interests of justice required dismissal of the appeal.

Parties
Claimant/appellant: Contract Facilities Limited; Defendant/respondent: Estate of Rees (Deceased); Defendant/respondent: SW Rees; Defendant/respondent: OP Wright; Defendant/respondent: N Ellis
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 July 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Relief From Sanction Following Non Compliance With Unless Order
Outcome
Application for relief from sanction refused; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Relief From Sanctions, Security for Costs, Breach of Contract, Compliance With Court Orders
Civil Procedure Contract Law Relief From Sanctions Security for Costs Breach of Contract Compliance With Court Orders

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Parties

Contract Facilities Limited

Claimant/appellant

Estate of Rees (Deceased)

Defendant/respondent

SW Rees

Defendant/respondent

OP Wright

Defendant/respondent

N Ellis

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Relief From Sanction Following Non Compliance With Unless Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether relief from sanction should be granted for failure to comply with an unless order for payment of security for costs and costs orders
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's conduct justified refusal of relief and dismissal of the appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Relief from sanction was refused because the appellant had repeatedly failed to comply with court orders, provided unsatisfactory explanations for non-compliance, and demonstrated a pattern of conduct aimed at avoiding payment of costs. The court found no credible basis to grant further indulgence, and the interests of justice required dismissal of the appeal.

Court Disposition

Application for relief from sanction refused; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs to be paid by the appellant on the standard basis, subject to detailed assessment if not agreed
  • Any sums of money in court to be paid out to the respondents' solicitors