Marlton v Tectronix UK Holdings [2003] EWHC 383 (Ch) (10 February 2003)

Marlton v Tectronix UK Holdings [2003] EWHC 383 (Ch) (10 February 2003)

Disclosure of relevant electronic materials in claimant's possession, custody, and control relating to Belgian email address is appropriate; inspection must be by independent expert to protect privileged information.

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Citation
[2003] EWHC 383 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: Antony Marlton; Defendant: Tectronix UK Holdings PLC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 February 2003
Procedural Posture
Application in Ongoing Claim / Interlocutory Application for Disclosure
Outcome
Application granted in part
Legal Topics
Disclosure, Electronic Evidence, Contract Interpretation
Commercial Law Civil Procedure Disclosure Electronic Evidence Contract Interpretation

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Parties

Antony Marlton

Claimant

Tectronix UK Holdings PLC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application in Ongoing Claim / Interlocutory Application for Disclosure

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant must disclose electronic documents evidencing receipt of completion accounts by email
  2. 2 Appropriateness and scope of inspection of claimant's computers by independent expert

Ratio Decidendi

Disclosure of relevant electronic materials in claimant's possession, custody, and control relating to Belgian email address is appropriate; inspection must be by independent expert to protect privileged information.

Court Disposition

Application granted in part

Orders

  • Disclosure and inspection of claimant's computers relating to Belgian email address by independent expert
  • Further submissions to be heard regarding scope and protection for claimant