Home Group Ltd v Matrejek

Home Group Ltd v Matrejek

The judge at first instance applied the correct legal principles under CPR 3.9, properly considered the seriousness of the breach, the reasons for default, and all relevant circumstances, and was entitled in the exercise of his discretion to grant relief from sanctions and reinstate the claim. The appeal is therefore dismissed.

Parties
Claimant / Respondent: Home Group Limited; Defendant / Appellant: Marie Matrejek
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 February 2015
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Order Granting Relief From Sanctions
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Relief From Sanctions, Case Management, Non Attendance at Hearing, CPR 3.9, Appeal Against Reinstatement of Claim

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Parties

Home Group Limited

Claimant / Respondent

Marie Matrejek

Defendant / Appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Order Granting Relief From Sanctions

  1. 1 Whether the judge properly applied CPR 3.9 in granting relief from sanctions for non-attendance at a directions hearing
  2. 2 Whether the judge took into account irrelevant considerations in granting relief from sanctions

Ratio Decidendi

The judge at first instance applied the correct legal principles under CPR 3.9, properly considered the seriousness of the breach, the reasons for default, and all relevant circumstances, and was entitled in the exercise of his discretion to grant relief from sanctions and reinstate the claim. The appeal is therefore dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed
  • Any consequential applications to be dealt with administratively