Webb Resolutions Ltd v E-Surv Ltd [2014] EWHC 49 (QB) (20 January 2014)

Webb Resolutions Ltd v E-Surv Ltd [2014] EWHC 49 (QB) (20 January 2014)

The defendant's application for an extension of time was made well outside the 7-day limit prescribed by CPR 52.3(5), the reasons for delay were wholly inadequate under the strict approach mandated by Mitchell, and the order extending time was made on a mistaken understanding of the relevant period of delay. Therefore, the order of Blair J. was set aside and the defendant's appeal was out of time.

Citation
[2014] EWHC 49 (QB)
Parties
Claimant: Webb Resolutions Limited; Defendant: E-Surv Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 January 2014
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal (costs Assessment) / Application to Set Aside Order Extending Time for Appeal
Outcome
Claimant's application granted; order extending time set aside; defendant's appeal out of time; permission to extend time refused.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Relief From Sanctions, Costs Assessment, Appeal Procedure, Non Compliance With Rules
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Relief From Sanctions Costs Assessment Appeal Procedure Non Compliance With Rules

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Parties

Webb Resolutions Limited

Claimant

E-Surv Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal (costs Assessment) / Application to Set Aside Order Extending Time for Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the order of Blair J. extending time for appeal should be set aside
  2. 2 Whether the defendant had good reason for delay in applying for oral renewal of permission to appeal
  3. 3 Application of the Mitchell principles to extension of time applications

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's application for an extension of time was made well outside the 7-day limit prescribed by CPR 52.3(5), the reasons for delay were wholly inadequate under the strict approach mandated by Mitchell, and the order extending time was made on a mistaken understanding of the relevant period of delay. Therefore, the order of Blair J. was set aside and the defendant's appeal was out of time.

Court Disposition

Claimant's application granted; order extending time set aside; defendant's appeal out of time; permission to extend time refused.

Orders

  • Order of Blair J. extending time for appeal set aside
  • Defendant's appeal declared out of time