Field v Law Society [2012] EWHC 153 (Admin) (13 January 2012)

Field v Law Society [2012] EWHC 153 (Admin) (13 January 2012)

The claimant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation or evidence for the delay in filing the appeal notice. The application for extension of time was not made promptly, and the interests of justice require finality. The court's discretion to extend time should not be exercised.

Citation
[2012] EWHC 153 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Peter Richard Field; Defendant: Law Society
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 January 2012
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Disciplinary Tribunal Decision / Post Tribunal, Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome
Application for extension of time refused; no appeal permitted.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Solicitors' Disciplinary Proceedings, Costs Assessment
Professional Discipline Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Solicitors' Disciplinary Proceedings Costs Assessment

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Parties

Peter Richard Field

Claimant

Law Society

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Disciplinary Tribunal Decision / Post Tribunal, Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant should be granted an extension of time to appeal the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal decision
  2. 2 Whether the claimant provided sufficient evidence and explanation for the delay
  3. 3 Assessment of costs

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation or evidence for the delay in filing the appeal notice. The application for extension of time was not made promptly, and the interests of justice require finality. The court's discretion to extend time should not be exercised.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time refused; no appeal permitted.

Orders

  • Law Society to provide detailed breakdown of costs within seven days to Mr Field.
  • Mr Field to have 21 days from receipt to agree costs; if not agreed, matter to be sent for detailed assessment.