Adjournment or stay of proceedings Flashcards
1
Q
Which parties can apply for an adjournment / stay of proceedings?
A
Claimant or defendant
2
Q
Does the judge have mandatory or discretionary case management powers to deal with cases pursuant to the overriding objective?
A
Discretionary
3
Q
What 3 things should you aim to show in an application for adjournment/stay?
A
- Reason for adjournment/stay
- Why it is in the interest of the overriding objective
- Prompt application after the need arises