Mannion v Ginty

Mannion v Ginty

The judge at first instance correctly exercised discretion under CPR 3.9, considering all relevant factors including the history of non-compliance, promptness, explanation for delay, and the effect on both parties. The refusal of relief was not disproportionate and did not infringe Articles 6 or 8 ECHR. There was no error in principle or plainly wrong decision to justify appellate interference.

Parties
Appellant: Mannion; Respondent: Ginty
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 November 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Refusal of Relief Against Sanctions
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Relief From Sanctions, Strike Out of Defence, Case Management, Right to a Fair Trial, Right to Respect for Home

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Parties

Mannion

Appellant

Ginty

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Refusal of Relief Against Sanctions

  1. 1 Whether the refusal of relief against sanctions was disproportionate and infringed Articles 6 and 8 ECHR
  2. 2 Whether the judge properly exercised discretion under CPR 3.9

Ratio Decidendi

The judge at first instance correctly exercised discretion under CPR 3.9, considering all relevant factors including the history of non-compliance, promptness, explanation for delay, and the effect on both parties. The refusal of relief was not disproportionate and did not infringe Articles 6 or 8 ECHR. There was no error in principle or plainly wrong decision to justify appellate interference.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; order of first instance judge refusing relief against sanctions stands