Overriding Objective - CPR 1.1

Question 1

What is the ‘Overriding Objective’ CPR1.1(1)

Answer 1

Deal with cases justly and at proportionate cost.

Question 2

CPR 1.1(2)(a)

Answer 2

Ensuring that the parties are on an equal footing and can participate fully in proceedings, and that parties and witnesses can give their best evidence

Question 3

CPR 1.1(2)(b)

Answer 3

Saving expense

Question 4

CPR 1.1(2)(c)

Answer 4

dealing with the case in ways which are proportionate to:
(i) amount of money
(ii) importance
(iii) complexity of the issues
(iv) financial position of each party

Question 5

CPR 1.1(2)(d)

Answer 5

dealt with expeditiously and fairly

Question 6

CPR1.1(2)(e)

Answer 6

appropriate share of the court’s resources

Question 7

CPR 1.1(2)(f)

Answer 7

promoting or using ADR

Question 8

CPR1.1(2)(g)

Answer 8

enforcing compliance with rules, practice directions and orders