Where a party applied for an extension of time in order to comply with a directions order, and it was clear that he would want some alternative order if the extension of time was not granted, the court could, in pursuance of the courts over-riding objective, make such an alternative order as if an explicit request had been made. This could include a relief from sanctions for non-compliance.
Citations:
Times 30-Aug-2000
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Litigation Practice
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.82701