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Piazza -v- Larsen Ltd [2017] JRC 153 (20 September 2017)
The Royal Court refused to strike out a negligence and contract claim for want of prosecution, finding a six-month delay inexcusable but not warranting dismissal.
Viera -v- Kordas and The Motor Insurers' Bureau [2013] JRC 251 (11 December 2013)
The Royal Court struck out a road traffic claim for inordinate, inexcusable delay, holding the action was an abuse of process and that a fair trial was no longer possible.
Begg -v- Raynes [2013] JRC 183A (19 September 2013)
The Master struck out an action for unpaid legal fees because the plaintiff’s delay was inordinate and inexcusable, and no order as to costs was made.
Eckman -v- Sidem [2009] JRC 233 (07 December 2009)
Appeal in a Pauline action against dismissal for delay succeeded. The court found inordinate delay but no serious prejudice, so the claim was reinstated.
Citco Jersey Limited -v- Bowden and Bank of Ireland (Jersey) Limited [2005] JRC 097 (14 July 2005)
The court dismissed an appeal against strike-out, holding that long and unexplained delay caused serious prejudice and amounted to an abuse of process.
Barker -v- Myles and Ors [2004] JRC 053A (18 March 2004)
The Royal Court refused Mr Barker an extension of time to appeal striking-out orders, finding the long delays in his actions were unjustified and prejudicial.
McGorrin v Pascoe [2002] JCA 113 (07 June 2002)
The Court of Appeal held that two long-dormant civil actions should be dismissed for inordinate and inexcusable delay causing serious prejudice.
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