Further Information Flashcards
1
Q
The court may, at any time, order a party to clarify a matter/give additional info on a matter in dispute, what must that party do?
A
file response, serve it on all other parties within time specified in the order
2
Q
when exercising its’ power to RFI, what factors will court consider?
A
- likely benefit
- likely cost
- financial resources of the party ordered sufficient to achieve it
3
Q
How this information then be used?
A
court may order that it must not be used except in the context of the proceedings in which it is given.
4
Q
before seeking a court order for further information - what should a party do?
A
seek clarification by sending a written request - staying within realms of those things which a reasonably necessary/proportionate to enable 1st party to prep his own case/understand case
