Interim application Flashcards
What is summary judgment according to the UK White Book CPR rules?
Summary judgment is a type of interim application that allows the court to dispose of a claim or issue without a full trial because one party’s position is very weak. This is governed by CPR 24.
What is the purpose of an interim payment according to the UK White Book CPR rules?
An interim payment is a payment made on account of damages, debt or other sum (except costs) which a defendant may be liable to pay to a claimant. It is intended to assist the claimant financially during the interim period prior to settlement or trial. This is governed by CPR 25.
What is security for costs according to the UK White Book CPR rules?
Security for costs is an application made by a defendant who is concerned that the claimant will not be able to pay the defendant’s costs if the claim is successfully defended. The court can order the claimant to give security in various ways, most commonly through a payment into court. This is governed by CPR 25.12.
What is the purpose of an interim injunction according to the UK White Book CPR rules?
An interim injunction is an order of the court requiring a party to do or refrain from doing a given act. It is usually made in urgent circumstances and lasts until trial or further order. It is a powerful interim remedy that requires particular evidential requirements and procedural safeguards to be obtained, and is governed by CPR 25.
