Razaq v Zafar [2020] EWHC 1236 (QB) (18 May 2020)
The judge below erred in assessing the seriousness of the breach, made material errors of fact regarding compliance and delay, and failed to properly weigh all circumstances. The breaches were remedied, the case was trial ready, no prejudice was caused, and the sanction was disproportionate. Relief from sanctions should be granted.
- Citation
- [2020] EWHC 1236
- Parties
- Claimant/appellant: Mohammed Razaq; Defendant/respondent: Mohammed Zafar
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 18 May 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Post Relief From Sanctions, Pre Trial Review
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Relief From Sanctions, Case Management, Disclosure, Witness Statements, CPR 3.9, CPR 32.10
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Parties
Mohammed Razaq
Claimant/appellant
Mohammed Zafar
Defendant/respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Post Relief From Sanctions, Pre Trial Review
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the lower court erred in refusing relief from sanctions under CPR 32.10 for late service of witness statements
- 2 Whether the judge made material errors of fact impacting discretion
- 3 Whether the sanction was proportionate to the breach
Ratio Decidendi
The judge below erred in assessing the seriousness of the breach, made material errors of fact regarding compliance and delay, and failed to properly weigh all circumstances. The breaches were remedied, the case was trial ready, no prejudice was caused, and the sanction was disproportionate. Relief from sanctions should be granted.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Relief from sanctions granted
- Time for disclosure extended to 29 October 2019
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