Adjournment or stay of proceedings

Question 1

Which parties can apply for an adjournment / stay of proceedings?

Answer 1

Claimant or defendant

Question 2

Does the judge have mandatory or discretionary case management powers to deal with cases pursuant to the overriding objective?

Answer 2

Discretionary

Question 3

What 3 things should you aim to show in an application for adjournment/stay?

Answer 3

1. Reason for adjournment/stay
2. Why it is in the interest of the overriding objective
3. Prompt application after the need arises