Martin Hibbert & Anor v Richard D Hall

Martin Hibbert & Anor v Richard D Hall

The defendant's theory that the Manchester bombing was staged is absurd and fantastical, providing no basis to rebut the overwhelming evidence, including the criminal conviction, witness statements, and medical reports. The defendant has no real prospect of success on the issues, and summary judgment is appropriate.

Parties
Claimant: Martin Hibbert; Claimant: Eve Hibbert (by her mother and litigation friend Sarah Gillbard); Defendant: Richard D Hall
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Summary Judgment Application
Outcome
Summary judgment granted in favour of the claimants on the identified issues; defendant's disclosure applications dismissed.
Legal Topics
Harassment, Misuse of Private Information, Data Protection Breaches, Summary Judgment, Civil Evidence
Tort Media Law Data Protection Harassment Misuse of Private Information Data Protection Breaches Summary Judgment Civil Evidence

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Parties

Martin Hibbert

Claimant

Eve Hibbert (by her mother and litigation friend Sarah Gillbard)

Claimant

Richard D Hall

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Summary Judgment Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether 22 innocent people were murdered in a bomb explosion at Manchester Arena on 22 May 2017
  2. 2 Whether the claimants were present at the Manchester Arena at the time of the bombing
  3. 3 Whether the claimants were severely injured as alleged

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's theory that the Manchester bombing was staged is absurd and fantastical, providing no basis to rebut the overwhelming evidence, including the criminal conviction, witness statements, and medical reports. The defendant has no real prospect of success on the issues, and summary judgment is appropriate.

Court Disposition

Summary judgment granted in favour of the claimants on the identified issues; defendant's disclosure applications dismissed.

Orders

  • Summary judgment on Issues 1-4 in favour of the claimants
  • Defendant's applications for third party disclosure dismissed