Logan (As Guardian of Dale Johnston) v Johnston [2013] ScotCS CSOH_109 (05 July 2013)

Logan (As Guardian of Dale Johnston) v Johnston [2013] ScotCS CSOH_109 (05 July 2013)

The court exercised its discretion to apply Chapter 42A case management powers, fixed a procedural hearing, and determined that the defender's late amendments, productions, and witness lists would cause prejudice and threaten the timely completion of the proof. Therefore, most late evidence and amendments were refused, except where no prejudice would result.

Citation
[2013] ScotCS CSOH_109
Parties
Pursuer: Jane Logan as Guardian of Dale Johnston; Defender: Ryan Johnston
Jurisdiction
Scotland
Judgment Date
05 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Personal Damages Action / Pre Proof Procedural Hearing
Outcome
Most late amendments, productions, and witness lists by the defender refused; procedural orders made to ensure efficient conduct of proof.
Legal Topics
Case Management, Late Amendment, Contributory Negligence, Admissibility of Evidence
Civil Procedure Personal Injury Case Management Late Amendment Contributory Negligence Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Jane Logan as Guardian of Dale Johnston

Pursuer

Ryan Johnston

Defender

Procedural Posture

Personal Damages Action / Pre Proof Procedural Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether late amendments, productions, and witness lists by the defender should be allowed
  2. 2 Whether Chapter 42A case management powers can be applied at a late stage
  3. 3 Whether prejudice would result from allowing late evidence and amendments

Ratio Decidendi

The court exercised its discretion to apply Chapter 42A case management powers, fixed a procedural hearing, and determined that the defender's late amendments, productions, and witness lists would cause prejudice and threaten the timely completion of the proof. Therefore, most late evidence and amendments were refused, except where no prejudice would result.

Court Disposition

Most late amendments, productions, and witness lists by the defender refused; procedural orders made to ensure efficient conduct of proof.

Orders

  • Chapter 42A applied to the action.
  • Procedural hearing fixed and conducted.