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The High Court refused an extension of time for service in a section 288 planning statutory review, holding that late service on the interested parties defeated jurisdiction.
De Giovanni v Kehoe & Ors [2026] EWHC 1136 (KB) (13 May 2026)
Defamation claims over a Londoner article led to set-aside, strike-out, and jurisdiction issues. The court set aside default judgment, struck out the County Court claim, and set aside the High Court claim form.
The court set aside default judgment in a defamation claim, struck out the County Court proceedings as an abuse of process, and set aside the High Court claim form for non-service.
The Court of Appeal held that it could order a further examination under CPR Part 71 to enforce compliance with an earlier order, and that service on Brecher was valid.
The High Court found Sophie Fleming in contempt for breaching anti-harassment injunctions by failing to remove and continuing to publish posts alleging fraud and misconduct.
The judge correctly applied the good arguable case test to the question of domicile, was entitled to accept the respondent's uncontradicted evidence in the absence of cross-examination, and did not err in law or principle; therefore, the appeal is dismissed.
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The English court has jurisdiction over Amazon's RAND and competition claims because, properly characterised, they relate to UK patents and markets; service under CPR r.63.14 and permission to serve out were valid; InterDigital's undertakings and arbitration offer do not provide a licence or certainty and do not remove the UK jurisdictional hook; no alternative forum is clearly or distinctly more appropriate; and a forum non conveniens or case management stay is refused.
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The High Court struck out a libel claim after finding the pleaded case lacked reasonable grounds and could not be amended to show serious harm.
Eco Green Capital Ltd v Wetzel [2026] EWHC 800 (KB) (01 April 2026)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against refusal to set aside default judgment, holding the claim form was properly addressed and the defendant's delay was not prompt.
The High Court dismissed an appeal against refusal to set aside default judgment, holding the claim form was properly addressed and the defendant’s failure was her own default.
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