John Glare v Clydesdale Bank

John Glare v Clydesdale Bank

The claim is struck out as it is barred by res judicata and abuse of process, Parliamentary privilege precludes reliance on evidence, and the claimant has failed to satisfy costs orders. The claim is totally without merit and there is no reasonable cause of action.

Parties
Claimant: John Glare; Defendant: Clydesdale Bank
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Application to Strike Out and Summary Judgment
Outcome
claim struck out; application allowed
Legal Topics
Misrepresentation, Res Judicata, Abuse of Process, Parliamentary Privilege, Costs Orders, Summary Judgment
Civil Procedure Banking Law Contract Law Misrepresentation Res Judicata Abuse of Process Parliamentary Privilege Costs Orders +1 more

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Parties

John Glare

Claimant

Clydesdale Bank

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Application to Strike Out and Summary Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim is barred by res judicata and abuse of process
  2. 2 Whether Parliamentary privilege precludes reliance on evidence given to the Treasury Select Committee
  3. 3 Whether the bank was entitled to charge break costs

Ratio Decidendi

The claim is struck out as it is barred by res judicata and abuse of process, Parliamentary privilege precludes reliance on evidence, and the claimant has failed to satisfy costs orders. The claim is totally without merit and there is no reasonable cause of action.

Court Disposition

claim struck out; application allowed

Orders

  • Claim struck out under Rule 3.4 of the Civil Procedure Rules
  • Claim recorded as totally without merit