Interim Payment Flashcards

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1
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An order for an interim remedy may be made even if proceedings have not yet started. True or false?

A

True

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The Court may grant an interim remedy on an application without notice if there is what? (CPR 25.3)

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Good reason for not giving notice

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When is the first time a Claimant can apply for an interim payment?

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The Claimant may not apply for an interim payment until the end of the period for filing an acknowledgment of service.

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What are the two conditions for service when a Claimant makes an application for an interim payment?

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  1. The application must be served at least 14 days before the hearing
  2. The application must be supported by evidence
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What two things must a Respondent to an application for interim payment do if he wants to rely on evidence?

He must do what with the evidence and how many days before the hearing must the application be served

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  1. File the evidence
  2. Serve copies on every other party to the application at least 7 days before the hearing
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If there is one defendant - what are the THREE conditions under which the Court may make an interim payment?

(ALOJSS)

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  1. The Defendant has admitted liability (Al)
  2. The Claimant has obtained judgment (quantum to be assessed)
  3. The Court is satisfied that, if the claim went to trial, the Claimant would obtain judgment for a substantial amount of money against the Defendant against whom he is seeking an order
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Complete 25.7(1)(c):

The Court is satisfied that, ___________, the Claimant would obtain judgment for a substantial sum of money against the Defendant from whom he is seeking an order for an inteirm payment

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___________ = if the claim went to trial

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Complete 25.7(1)(c):

The Court is satisfied that, if the claim went to trial, the Claimant would ___________ for a substantial sum of money against the Defendant from whom he is seeking an order for an inteirm payment

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____________ = obtain judgment

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Complete 25.7(1)(c):

The Court is satisfied that, if the claim went to trial, the Claimant would obtain judgment for a ____________ of money against the Defendant from whom he is seeking an order for an inteirm payment

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_________ = substantial sum

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What is the test the Court will apply for interim payments if there are more than one defendants and the Court is satisfied that, if the claim went to trial, the Claimant would obtain judgment for a substantial sum against one defendant, but does not know which?

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If all the defendants are insured or public bodies the Court may make an order for an interim payment

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How big an interim payment will the Court award the Claimant if CPR 27.5 is made?

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The Court will make an interim payment for no more than a reasonable proportion of the likely amount of the final judgment.

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When assessing interim payments and what would be a “reasonable sum” or a “substantial sum”, what must the Court take into account?

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-Contributory negligence
-Any relevant set-off or
-Counterclaim

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When a Court has ordered an interim payment the Court may do what three things?

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1) Order part or all of the interim payment to be repaid
2) Vary or dicharge the order for the interim payment
3) Order one defendant to reimburse another

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Complete CPR 25.9:

“The fact that a defendant has made an interim payment _____________ until all questions of liability and quantum have been decided unless the Defendant agrees.”

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_______ =shall not be disclosed

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15
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What are the conditions for security for costs?

FUnAdAs?

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The Claimant is:

Foreign (Resident out of the jurisdiction and not in an EU state)
Unable to pay (a company who there is reason to believe will be unable to pay the defendant’s costs)
Address changed since claim with view to evading litigation consequences
Assets (The Claimant has taken steps in relation to his assets which would make it difficult to enforce a costs order against him)

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16
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Which type of Judges may make High Court interim injunctions?

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High Court judges.

17
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Which judge may make County Court interim injunctions?

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The Judge with trial jurisdiction. Generally this will be a circuit judge.

18
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When will an interim injunction be classified as urgent?

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Where it is not possible to give the requisite three days clear notice (PD25A2.2)

19
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When should notice be given of an application and evidence for an interim injunction?

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The application notice and evidence in support must be served as soon as practicable after issue and in any event not less than 3 days before the court is due to hear the application

20
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Where should an application for a pre-action interim injunction be made?

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In the Court in which the substantive proceedings are likely to be issued

21
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What two things should be attached to the application notice for an interim injunction?

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  1. Evidence ((CPR 25.3)

2. A draft order (PD25A)

22
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What may the Court do if a pre-action interim injunction order is granted?

A

Give directions requiring a claim ot be commenced (CPR 25.2(3))

23
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What are the four tests in American Cynamid?

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  1. Is there a serious question to be tried?
  2. Could the Claimant be adequately compensated in damages?
  3. Would damages be an adequate remedy to the Defendant?
  4. Can the Claimant give an undertaking in damages?
  5. What is the balance of convenience?
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In which scenarios will the American Cynamid rules not apply?

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Where:

  1. The injunction will be the final disposal of the claim
  2. In defamation cases where the Defendant pleads justification
  3. In trade union trade dispute cases
  4. Where there is a valid restrictive covenant