E Group Ltd v Baker [2008] EWHC 1994 (TCC) (25 July 2008)

E Group Ltd v Baker [2008] EWHC 1994 (TCC) (25 July 2008)

The Defendant failed to comply with the disclosure order of 16 May 2008. An unless order is justified: unless the Defendant complies within 14 days, her Defence and Counterclaim will be struck out and judgment entered against her with damages to be assessed. Costs are awarded to the Claimant on an indemnity basis due to the Defendant's non-compliance.

Citation
[2008] EWHC 1994 (TCC)
Parties
Claimant: E Group Limited; Defendant: Bay Baker
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application for Compliance With Disclosure Orders
Outcome
Application granted in part; unless order made; costs awarded to Claimant; reduction of money paid into court approved.
Legal Topics
Disclosure Obligations, Non Compliance With Court Orders, Unless Orders, Costs Assessment
Civil Procedure Contract Law Disclosure Obligations Non Compliance With Court Orders Unless Orders Costs Assessment

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Parties

E Group Limited

Claimant

Bay Baker

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application for Compliance With Disclosure Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant complied with the disclosure order of 16 May 2008
  2. 2 Whether an unless order should be made for non-compliance
  3. 3 Whether costs should be paid by the Defendant for today's hearing

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant failed to comply with the disclosure order of 16 May 2008. An unless order is justified: unless the Defendant complies within 14 days, her Defence and Counterclaim will be struck out and judgment entered against her with damages to be assessed. Costs are awarded to the Claimant on an indemnity basis due to the Defendant's non-compliance.

Court Disposition

Application granted in part; unless order made; costs awarded to Claimant; reduction of money paid into court approved.

Orders

  • Unless the Defendant complies with the disclosure order within 14 days, her Defence and Counterclaim will be struck out and judgment entered against her with damages to be assessed.
  • Reduction of money paid into court by the Claimant by the total amount of costs orders made against the Defendant, including today.