Abuse of process
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Orji and another v Nagra and another
Practice and procedure – Claim – Strike out – Abuse of process
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Court of Appeal dismisses £27.5m claim against David Wilson Homes
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a long-running case brought against housebuilder David Wilson Homes (DWH). Developer Phillip Jeans, through his company Harbour Castle Ltd (HCL), has been suing DWH…
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To appeal, or not to appeal
Chad Sutton considers the options available to developers when faced with a planning refusal
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Clarke v Barclays Bank plc
Civil procedure – Expert evidence – Abuse of process – Claimant bringing action against defendant bank alleging undervaluation of property – Claimant obtaining expert report – Expert subsequently withdrawing from…
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Clarke v Barclays Bank plc
Civil practice and procedure Abuse of process
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Lemas and another v Williams
Civil procedure Abuse of process
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Lemas and another v Williams
Civil procedure – Res judicata – Abuse of process – Appellant bringing successful claim for possession of property against defendants including first respondent’s father and second respondent – Respondents bringing…
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Crawford Adjusters (Cayman) Ltd and others v Sagicor General Insurance (Cayman) Ltd
Tort Abuse of process
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Crawford Adjusters (Cayman) Ltd and others v Sagicor General Insurance (Cayman) Ltd
Tort – Abuse of process – Malicious prosecution – Respondent insurer seeking damages against appellant surveyors alleging fraud and conspiracy in respect of property repairs – Appellants counterclaiming for balance…
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Land Securities plc and others v Fladgate Fielder (a firm)
Tort — Abuse of process — Judicial review — Alleged collateral or improper purpose in seeking judicial review of planning permission for development — Developer bringing claim for damages —…
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Trim v North Dorset District Council of Nordon
Town and country planning – Planning permission to retain house subject to condition relating occupancy to equestrian facilities to be built on-site – Non-compliance with condition – Application for lawful…
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Trim v North Dorset District Council of Nordon
Town and country planning – Abuse of process