SGS 4 / CHAPTER 4

Question 1

What does CPR 14 set out?

Answer 1

The court has a duty, under CPR 1.4, to further the overriding objective by actively managing cases. This means dealing with cases:

• justly and at proportionate cost;
• within a reasonable time; and
• by proportionate use of court and party resources

In doing so, the court must consider the complexity of the issues under consideration as well as the parties’ needs.

Question 2

Where can the court’s powers to manage cases and costs be found?

Answer 2

CPR 3.1

Question 3

In what CPR rules are the rules that govern the court’s costs management powers

Answer 3

CPR 3.12 – 3.19 and 3EPD.

Question 4

What do CPR rules 3.12 - 3.19 set out?

Answer 4

The rules that govern the court’s costs management powers.

They ensure that costs of litigation are effectively managed and kept proportionate to the issues
in dispute