Scottish Equitable Plc v Thompson & Anor

Scottish Equitable Plc v Thompson & Anor

The application for adjournment was refused because it would not serve the interests of justice, considering the delay, the applicant's awareness of his lack of representation, the impact on other litigants, and the strength of the appellant's case.

Parties
Appellant: Scottish Equitable Plc; Respondent: John Anthony Thompson; Respondent: Susan Joan Pearson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 February 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Adjournment on Appeal
Outcome
application for adjournment dismissed
Legal Topics
Adjournment, Representation, Interests of Justice
Civil Procedure Adjournment Representation Interests of Justice

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Parties

Scottish Equitable Plc

Appellant

John Anthony Thompson

Respondent

Susan Joan Pearson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Adjournment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the application for adjournment should be granted in the interests of justice

Ratio Decidendi

The application for adjournment was refused because it would not serve the interests of justice, considering the delay, the applicant's awareness of his lack of representation, the impact on other litigants, and the strength of the appellant's case.

Court Disposition

application for adjournment dismissed

Orders

  • Application to adjourn dismissed.