Lynda Joseph v McFaddens LLP

Lynda Joseph v McFaddens LLP

The Judge was entitled to conclude that the three-day delay in serving Particulars of Claim was serious and significant, particularly given its effect of rendering the claim statute-barred and depriving the Respondent of a limitation defence; the appeal must fail as the Judge's decision was within the range of reasonable views.

Parties
Claimant: Lynda Joseph; Defendant: McFaddens LLP
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 November 2026
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Relief From Sanctions, Extension of Time, Limitation Period, Service of Particulars of Claim
Civil Procedure Professional Negligence Relief From Sanctions Extension of Time Limitation Period Service of Particulars of Claim

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Parties

Lynda Joseph

Claimant

McFaddens LLP

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a three-day delay in serving Particulars of Claim was 'serious and significant' under the Denton test
  2. 2 Whether the Judge erred in refusing a retrospective extension of time for service of Particulars of Claim

Ratio Decidendi

The Judge was entitled to conclude that the three-day delay in serving Particulars of Claim was serious and significant, particularly given its effect of rendering the claim statute-barred and depriving the Respondent of a limitation defence; the appeal must fail as the Judge's decision was within the range of reasonable views.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed; no extension of time granted for service of Particulars of Claim