Interim Payments Flashcards
1
Q
What is an interim payment?
A
An interim remedy, which is an advance payment on account of any damages, debt or other sum which a defendant may be held liable to pay
2
Q
Prior to an application for interim payment, what should be done?
A
The claimant should try to negotiate with the defendant or the defendant’s insurance company to obtain a voluntary interim payment.
3
Q
How is an application for interim payment filed?
A
This should be supported with evidence and served at least 14 days prior to the hearing date
4
Q
How many grounds for interim payment are there?
A
Five
5
Q
How are the grounds proven?
A
The balance of probabilities
