Gretton v Santander UK Plc [2014] Ew Misc B52 (CC) (07 October 2014)

Gretton v Santander UK Plc [2014] Ew Misc B52 (CC) (07 October 2014)

Relief from sanctions was refused due to significant and serious breach, absence of good reason, persistent non-compliance, and failure to act promptly, with overriding objective requiring enforcement of court rules.

Citation
[2014] Ew Misc B52 (CC)
Parties
Claimant: Mr. Steven Gretton; Defendant: Santander UK plc
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 October 2014
Procedural Posture
Application for Relief From Sanctions / Judgment on Application
Outcome
Relief from sanctions refused; claimant's costs of assessment assessed at nil; claimant ordered to pay defendant's costs of assessment and application.
Legal Topics
Relief From Sanctions, Costs Assessment, Compliance With Court Orders
Civil Procedure Relief From Sanctions Costs Assessment Compliance With Court Orders

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Parties

Mr. Steven Gretton

Claimant

Santander UK plc

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Relief From Sanctions / Judgment on Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether relief from sanctions should be granted for failure to comply with court orders regarding costs statement

Ratio Decidendi

Relief from sanctions was refused due to significant and serious breach, absence of good reason, persistent non-compliance, and failure to act promptly, with overriding objective requiring enforcement of court rules.

Court Disposition

Relief from sanctions refused; claimant's costs of assessment assessed at nil; claimant ordered to pay defendant's costs of assessment and application.

Orders

  • Claimant's costs of assessment assessed at nil.
  • Claimant to pay defendant's costs of assessment.