YVONNE FORTT (R on the application of) v FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LTD

YVONNE FORTT (R on the application of) v FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPENSATION SCHEME LTD

The region with the closest connection to the claim is the Northern Circuit (Manchester), based on the claimant's residence, her legal representatives' location, and the balancing of travel and cost burdens. There is no compelling reason for the case to remain in London, and the regional Administrative Court is fully capable of handling the matter efficiently.

Parties
Claimant: Yvonne Fortt; Defendant: Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 January 2022
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Determination as to Venue
Outcome
Claim transferred to Manchester Administrative Court
Legal Topics
Venue, Judicial Review, Case Management
Civil Procedure Venue Judicial Review Case Management

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Parties

Yvonne Fortt

Claimant

Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Determination as to Venue

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim should be transferred from London to Manchester for administration and determination

Ratio Decidendi

The region with the closest connection to the claim is the Northern Circuit (Manchester), based on the claimant's residence, her legal representatives' location, and the balancing of travel and cost burdens. There is no compelling reason for the case to remain in London, and the regional Administrative Court is fully capable of handling the matter efficiently.

Court Disposition

Claim transferred to Manchester Administrative Court

Orders

  • The claim is to be administered and determined in the Administrative Court in Manchester.