DR 8 - Interim applications Flashcards

1
Q

General: What are interim applications?

A

applications for orders or directions made to the court, usually in the interim period between the claim and commencement of proceedings.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

General: When should an interim application be made?

A

As soon as it becomes apparent that it is necessary or desirable to make an application.

Parties are under an obligation to โ€˜bunchโ€™ their applications

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

General: How does the interim application process start?

A

the applicant files an application notice at court which states:

  • Who is making the application ๐Ÿ‘€
  • What the applicant wants ๐ŸŽ
  • Why the applicant is applying for the order ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ
  • What information the applicant relies on in support of the application. ๐Ÿ“‘
  • draft order ๐Ÿ“
  • court fee ๐Ÿ’ฐ
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

General: Who is an interim application made to?

A

The court in which the main case is being heard/likely to be heard.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

General: What happens after an interim application is made?

A

Service is made on the respondent including:
- Application notice
- Supporting evidence
- Draft Order
- Notice of hearing date ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ“†

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

General: What happens after the court issues the interim application?

A

The application must be served on the other party by either the court or the applicant.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

General: When must the application be served?

A

Service must be effected as soon as reasonable practicable after the application and not less than 3 clear days before the application is to be heard.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

General: Once an application is served, what does the respondent do and when?

A
  • they may wish to file evidence in the form of a witness statement
  • as soon as possible
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

General: Can the applicant respond to the respondentโ€™s evidence? If so, when?

A
  • Yes, the applicant can bring further evidence.
  • as soon as possible
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

General: When should a statement of costs in relation to an application be made?

A
  • not less than 24 hours before the hearing.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

General: When can an interim application be dealt with in the absence of a hearing?

A
  • The parties have agreed the terms of the order
  • The parties agree that there should be no hearing
  • The court does not consider a hearing appropriate
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

General: What happens after the hearing for an interim application?

A

The court will make its decision and the order will be drawn up, sealed and served by the court.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Without Notice: When can a โ€˜without noticeโ€™ application for an interim order be made?

A
  • there is exceptional urgency ๐Ÿšจ
  • the overriding objective is best furthered by doing so. ๐Ÿคซ
  • all parties consent ๐Ÿค
  • the court gives permission ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš–๏ธ
  • a court order, rule or practice direction permits, or ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
  • a date for the hearing has been fixed, a party wishes to make an application at that hearing, and the party does not have sufficient time to serve an application notice. The party should still inform the other party and court as soon as is possible. ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Without Notice: What are the safeguards for without notice hearings?

A
  • the applicant must explain why no notice is given. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿคซ
  • the applicant must provide evidence in support of the respondentโ€™s position. ๐Ÿ“‘
  • the applicant must serve the respondent as soon as possible ๐Ÿ“ฎafter the hearing whether or not the court has granted the relief sought including:-
    a) the application notice ๐Ÿ“
    b) the evidence in support ๐Ÿ“‘
    c) the order ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš–๏ธ
  • the court order must contain a statement of the respondentโ€™s right to make an application to set aside or vary the order. ๐Ÿซต
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Without Notice: When must the respondent in a without notice interim application make an application to set aside or vary an order made?

A

within 7 days of the order being served.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Summary Judgement: Who can apply for a summary judgement?

A

Either party

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Summary Judgement: In what circumstance can the court give a summary judgement?

A
  • no real prospect of success ๐Ÿšฎ
    AND
  • no other compelling reason why should go to trial ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Summary Judgement: What must be included in an application for summary judgement?

A
  • the evidence supporting the application ๐Ÿ“‘
  • any point of law/provision in a document on which the claimant relies๐Ÿ‘‡
    AND
  • state that the respondent has no real prospect of success ๐Ÿšฎ

AND

  • knows no compelling reason why the claim / issue should proceed to trial ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Summary Judgement: Who can apply for summary judgement and when?

A
  • Claimant - after D has served an acknowledgement of service or defence (can be earlier with courts permission).
  • Defendant - any time after proceedings have commenced.
  • Court - can fix a hearing on its own initiative.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Summary Judgement: What is the affect of a summary judgement application on timings?

A

effectively pauses the proceedings
- if the claimant applies before the defendant has served a defence, the time for the defendant to file a defence is extended until after the hearing.
- if the defendant applies, the defendant does not have to file either an acknowledgement of service or a defence until after the summary judgement hearing.

Process for summary hearings is:

  • Service must be at least 14 days before the hearing.
  • The Respondent must file at court and service on the applicant their evidence at least 7 days before the hearing.
  • The applicant must file at court and serve on the respondent their evidence in reply at least 3 days before the hearing.
  • Both parties must file and exchange a statement of costs 24 hours before the hearing.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Summary Judgement: What must the application for a summary judgement include?

A
  • a statement that it is an application for summary judgement; and
  • direct the respondentโ€™s attention to the CPR which requires tha respondent to file and serve any evidence at least 7 days before the summary judgement hearing.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Summary Judgement: What orders can be made following a summary judgement application?

A
  • Dismissal of the application - continue to trial
  • Conditional order - respondent may win, but unlikely, court allows case to continue subject to conditions ordered by the court such as paying in a sum of money to court.
  • Dismissal of the original claim - If D applies & succeeds then claim is dismissed and defendant has won.
  • Judgement on the original claim - if C applies & succeeds then judgement is entered for the claimant and he has won.
23
Q

Interim Payment: What is an interim payment?

A

a payment on account of damages, debt or other sum (except costs) which a defendant may be held liable to pay to a claimant.

24
Q

Interim Payment: What are the conditions for an order of interim payments to be made?

A
  • The defendant has admitted liability to pay damages.
  • The claimant has obtained a judgement against the defendant for damages to be assessed.
  • It is satisfied that, if the claim went to trial, the claimant would obtain judgement for a substantial amount of money against the defendant, whether or not the defendant is the only defendant.
25
Q

Interim Payment: What evidence is required in an application for an interim payment?

A
  • the reasons why the conditions for making an interim payment are satisfied. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ
  • The sum of money for which final judgement will be given,๐ŸŽ
  • The sum of money sought by way of an interim payment,๐Ÿ’ฐ
  • The items or matters in respect of which the interim payment is sought,๐Ÿ“
  • Any document in support of the claim.๐Ÿ“‘
  • Any other relevant matters,
26
Q

Interim Payment: What additional evidence is required for an interim payment relating to PI?

A
  • details of the special damages and past and future loss, and
  • in fatal accidents, details of the person(s) on whose behalf the claim is made and the nature of the claim.
  • Any documents in support of the claim including medical reports.
27
Q

Interim Payment: What is the procedure for an interim payment?

A
  • claimant should request voluntary payment first. Can do this at any time.
    ๐Ÿค—

Same rules as for summary judgements apply.

  • Service must be at least 14 days before the hearing.
  • The Respondent must file at court and service on the applicant their evidence at least 7 days before the hearing.
  • The applicant must file at court and serve on the respondent their evidence in reply at least 3 days before the hearing.
  • Both parties must file and exchange a statement of costs 24 hours before the hearing.
28
Q

Interim Payment: When is the earliest that the claimant can apply to the court for an interim payment?

A

The end of the period for the defendant filing an acknowledgement of service.

29
Q

Interim Payment: Can the claimant make more than one application for an interim payment order?

A

Yes

30
Q

Interim Payment: Will an interim payment be disclosed to the trial judge

A

No, not until all questions of questions and quantum of liability have been decided.

31
Q

Interim Payment: How much will an interim payment order be for?

A

No more that a reasonable proportion of the likely amount of the final judgement, taking into account any contributory negligence, set off or counterclaim.

32
Q

Security of Costs: What is the purpose of security for costs?

A

an application made by the DEFENDANT who is concerned that the claimant will not be willing / able to pay the defendantโ€™s costs.

33
Q

Security of Costs: Who can make an application for security for costs?

A
  • A defendant against a claimant

-A claimant against a defendant in respect of a counterclaim

-A third party against a defendant in respect of a Part 20 additional claim

34
Q

Security of Costs: What are the grounds for security of costs?

A
  • One or more of the prescribed conditions in the rules are satisfied. โ›”๏ธ
    AND
  • Having regard to all of the circumstances of the case, it is just to make an order โš–๏ธ
35
Q

Security of Costs: What else will the court consider?

Lindsay Parkinson v Triplan

A
  • Admission of liability by defendant
  • Delay
    will make less likely to succeed.
  • Claim appears not to be genuine claim or has little prospect of success
  • If the defendant has been responsible for the claimantโ€™s financial difficulties
    will made defendantโ€™s claim for security more likely to succeed.
36
Q

Security of Costs: What are the prescribed conditions for security of costs?

A
  • the claimant is resident outside of the jurisdiction ๐ŸŒŽ (but is not resident in a state bound by the Hague Convention)
    [individual = habitual abode]
    [company = CM&C]
  • The claimant is a company and there is reason to believe it will be unable to pay the costs if ordered to do so. ๐Ÿญ
    [must show WILL be unable to pay costs AND the amount of likely costs]
  • The claimant has taken steps in relation to its assets that would make enforcement of a costs order difficult. ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿฆนโ€โ™‚๏ธ
  • The claimant has changed address since the claim has commenced with a view to evading the consequences of litigation.๐Ÿ 
  • The claimant failed to give an address on the claim form. ๐Ÿ’Œ
  • Claimant is acting as a nominal claimant and there is reason to believe it will be unable to pay the defendantโ€™s costs if ordered to do so.๐Ÿฅธ
37
Q

Security of Costs: What is the procedure for security of costs?

A

Normal rules apply, plus:

  • application notice should state which grounds apply.
  • application must be supported by written evidence which should cover;
    a) the grounds, ๐Ÿชง
    b) factors in the courtโ€™s discretion, โš–๏ธ
    c) the likely costs to trial ๐Ÿ’ฐ
    d) the amount of security requested๐Ÿ’ต
38
Q

Security of Costs: Who sets the amount of security if the claim is successful?

A

The court has full discreation

39
Q

Security of Costs: What forms can the security take?

A
  • A payment into court. ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš–๏ธ
  • A payment to the defendantโ€™s solicitor ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ผ
  • A bank guarantee ๐Ÿฆ
  • An undertaking to pay costs ๐Ÿ“
40
Q

Interim Injunction: What is the purpose of an interim injunction?

A

it is an order of the court requiring a party to do or refrain from doing a given act.

41
Q

Interim Injunction: How is a breach of an interim injunction punishable?

A

A breach of an injunction is punishable as contempt of court, so fine or inprisonment.

42
Q

Interim Injunction: Can an injunction be taken out pre-action?

A

Yes

43
Q

Interim Injunction: What types of interim injunction are there?

A
  • Prohibitory injunction - Requires the respondent to refrain from doing an act.โœ‹
  • Mandatory injunction - Requires the respondent to do a specific act.๐Ÿซต
  • Quia timet Injunction - allows both prohibatory and mandatory injunctions where a wrong has been threatened but not yet committed.
44
Q

Interim Injunction: What are the factors when the court considers whether an interim injunction should be granted

A

Where it is just and convenient:

1) is there a serious question to be tried? โš–๏ธ

2) Would damages be an adequate remedy? ๐Ÿ’ต
a) first consider whether damages adequate for claimant
b) then consider whether damages adequate for respondent,
3) if not, then consider balance of convenience โš–๏ธ

45
Q

Interim Injunction: What are the equitable considerations when considering an interim injunction?

A

An injunction is a discretionary remedy:

  • practical purpose - an injunction will not be obtained where it would serve no practical purpose. ๐Ÿ‘ท
  • clean hands - the court might refuse an injunction if the applicant has not come to court with clean hands. ๐Ÿคฒ
  • delay - Excessive delay may lead to a refusal of the application. โฑ๏ธ
46
Q

Interim Injunction: What is are the requirements of an interim injunction application?

A
  • Must be supported by written evidence setting out the facts to justify the relief sought.
  • if made without notice, the evidence must state the reason why notice has not been given.
47
Q

Interim Injunction: What are the safeguards for an application for an interim injunction beyond the standard process?

A
  • cross-undertaking.
  • Without notice safeguards.
  • timing of claim form when application before a claim is issued.
48
Q

Interim Injunction: What is a cross-undertaking for an interim injunction?

A

Applicant often required to offer a cross-undertaking to pay damages to the court for any loss sustained by reason of the injunction by the respondent or others if it is found that the applicant ought not to have been granted the injunction.

49
Q

Interim Injunction: What are the safeguards for a โ€˜without noticeโ€™ interim injunction?

A

Injunction granted for a fixed period with a second hearing called the return date. The respondent will be given notice of that hearing and the opportunity to attend it to make representations. The court may make the following orders:

  • Maintain the order
  • Discharge/vary the terms of the injunction
  • Enforce the applicantโ€™s undertaking in damages if the injunction should not have been granted.
  • Accept an undertaking by the respondent not to do the acts in question in place of the injunction.
50
Q

Interim Injunction: What obligation is there on a claimant when an interim injunction before claim is made?

A

The claimant must undertake to issue the claim form immediately

51
Q

Interim Injunction: What further obligations are placed on the applicant for a without notice interim injunction?

A
  • must make full and frank disclosure ๐Ÿ˜‡
  • must prepare a full note of the hearing as soon as possible and this should be served on the respondent without delay. ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ“ฎ
52
Q

Interim Injunction: When can an interim injunction be granted?

A

Where it is just and convenient:

1) is there a serious question to be tried?

2) Would damages be an adequate remedy for a party injured by the courtโ€™s grant of, or failure to grant, an injunction?

3) where does the balance of convenience lie?
- first claimant is considered,
- the defendant is considered,
- then balance of convenience considered.

53
Q

If an unless order is made stating that a case will be dismissed unless something is done, what is required after that thing isnโ€™t done by the innocent party?

A

Nothing, the case is automatically dismissed.

54
Q

If an unless order is made stating that a case will be dismissed unless something is done, what is required after that thing isnโ€™t done by the party at fault?

A

Must apply for relief from sanctions or else case will be dismissed