A plaintiff cannot delay in the service of a writ claiming damages for personal injuries on the basis of having failed to obtain the appropriate medical evidence. Such a delay prejudiced a defendant’s opportunity himself to prepare his defence. A claimant should keep the defendant informed and seek to agree a way forward.
Citations:
Times 29-Jul-1999, [1999] EWCA Civ 1800
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Personal Injury
Updated: 30 May 2022; Ref: scu.146715