The judge had recalled an order approving the variation of a settlement on behalf of infant, unborn and unascertained persons, because after he had pronounced it but before it was formally drawn up the House of Lords had decided that there was no power to make such an order.
Held: The court rejected the submission that the order could only be corrected for manifest error or omission (as can a perfected order under the ‘slip rule’): ‘When a judge has pronounced judgment he retains control over the case until the order giving effect to his judgment is formally completed.’
Citations:
[1955] Ch 260
Cited by:
Cited – Re L and B (Children) SC 20-Feb-2013
The court was asked as to the extent to which a court, having once declared its decision, could later change its mind. Though this case arose with in care proceedings, the court asked it as a general question. The judge in a fact finding hearing in . .
Cited – TZ v General Medical Council Admn 17-Apr-2015
Appeal against decision of a Fitness to Practise Panel holding that the Appellant’s fitness to practise as a medical practitioner was impaired by reason of his misconduct. It directed that his name be erased from the Medical Register under section . .
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Litigation Practice
Updated: 04 May 2022; Ref: scu.472060