JKL v VBN

JKL v VBN

The Defendant's applications for disclosure were refused because the categories sought were either irrelevant, excessive, premature, or not supported by compelling evidence. Disclosure for credibility was not justified, and procedural requirements for laptop searches and medical evidence were not met. Only a limited order was made for further witness statements to clarify documents referred to in SET's statement.

Parties
Claimant: JKL; Defendant: VBN
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application for Specific and Third Party Disclosure
Outcome
Defendant's applications for disclosure refused with one qualification.
Legal Topics
Misuse of Private Information, Disclosure, Blackmail, Personal Injury, Third Party Disclosure
Civil Procedure Media Law Privacy Law Misuse of Private Information Disclosure Blackmail Personal Injury Third Party Disclosure

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Parties

JKL

Claimant

VBN

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application for Specific and Third Party Disclosure

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant is entitled to specific disclosure of documents from the Claimant
  2. 2 Whether third party disclosure should be ordered against SET and XAM
  3. 3 Whether medical records and financial documents should be disclosed

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant's applications for disclosure were refused because the categories sought were either irrelevant, excessive, premature, or not supported by compelling evidence. Disclosure for credibility was not justified, and procedural requirements for laptop searches and medical evidence were not met. Only a limited order was made for further witness statements to clarify documents referred to in SET's statement.

Court Disposition

Defendant's applications for disclosure refused with one qualification.

Orders

  • Claimant must file and serve further witness statements exhibiting documents referred to in SET’s witness statement paragraphs 5 and 7.