UCB Bank Plc v Hedworth

UCB Bank Plc v Hedworth

Given the history of the case, the appellant's ongoing efforts to secure representation, and the technical nature of the issues, it is preferable to grant an adjournment but expedite the hearing to minimize further prejudice to the respondent.

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Parties
Respondent: UCB Bank PLC; Appellant: Gillian Hedworth
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 June 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Adjournment on Appeal From Possession Order
Outcome
Adjournment granted; appeal hearing to be expedited.
Legal Topics
Adjournment, Possession Proceedings, Legal Representation, Public Funding
Civil Procedure Property Law Adjournment Possession Proceedings Legal Representation Public Funding

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Parties

UCB Bank PLC

Respondent

Gillian Hedworth

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Adjournment on Appeal From Possession Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant an adjournment to allow the appellant to obtain legal representation
  2. 2 Impact of repeated adjournments on the respondent bank
  3. 3 Appropriateness of proceeding with the appeal in the absence of representation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the history of the case, the appellant's ongoing efforts to secure representation, and the technical nature of the issues, it is preferable to grant an adjournment but expedite the hearing to minimize further prejudice to the respondent.

Court Disposition

Adjournment granted; appeal hearing to be expedited.

Orders

  • Application for adjournment allowed.
  • Appeal hearing to be expedited.