WH Holding Limited v E20 Stadium LLP

WH Holding Limited v E20 Stadium LLP

Only the monetary sums in specified paragraphs of the details of claim document constitute confidential information justifying redaction; the general rule of open access applies otherwise. The order is proportionate and necessary to protect confidentiality without unduly restricting open justice.

Parties
Claimant: WH Holding Limited; Defendant: E20 Stadium LLP
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Part 8 Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Restriction of Access to Statements of Case; Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Application granted in part; permission to appeal refused.
Legal Topics
Open Justice, Confidentiality, Access to Court Records, Redaction of Sensitive Information
Civil Procedure Open Justice Confidentiality Access to Court Records Redaction of Sensitive Information

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Parties

WH Holding Limited

Claimant

E20 Stadium LLP

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Part 8 Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Restriction of Access to Statements of Case; Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether non-parties should be restricted from obtaining copies of statements of case under CPR r.5.4C(4)
  2. 2 Whether confidential financial information justifies redaction from court documents supplied to non-parties
  3. 3 Whether permission to appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

Only the monetary sums in specified paragraphs of the details of claim document constitute confidential information justifying redaction; the general rule of open access applies otherwise. The order is proportionate and necessary to protect confidentiality without unduly restricting open justice.

Court Disposition

Application granted in part; permission to appeal refused.

Orders

  • Financial amounts in paragraphs 6, 7, 8, 12, and 14(a) of the details of claim document to be redacted from copies supplied to non-parties.
  • Any further application for permission to appeal must be made to the Court of Appeal.