Decoulos v Axel Springer Schweiz AG & Ors

Decoulos v Axel Springer Schweiz AG & Ors

The medical evidence provided was not sufficiently compelling to justify further adjournment; the overriding objective favored proceeding with the substantive application.

Parties
Applicant: Decoulos; Respondents: Axel Springer Schweiz AG & Ors
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Civil / Oral Hearing of Application for Review of Extended Civil Restraint Order
Outcome
application for adjournment refused
Legal Topics
Extended Civil Restraint Order, Adjournment, Overriding Objective
Civil Procedure Extended Civil Restraint Order Adjournment Overriding Objective

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Parties

Decoulos

Applicant

Axel Springer Schweiz AG & Ors

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil / Oral Hearing of Application for Review of Extended Civil Restraint Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the extended civil restraint order (ECRO) should be set aside
  2. 2 Whether the application for adjournment should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The medical evidence provided was not sufficiently compelling to justify further adjournment; the overriding objective favored proceeding with the substantive application.

Court Disposition

application for adjournment refused

Orders

  • The application for adjournment is refused.