Judges: The Hon Mr Justice Lightman Citations: [2003] EWHC 103 (Ch) Links: Bailii Statutes: Civil Procedure Rules 25.1(1)(l) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Civil Procedure Rules Updated: 04 July 2022; Ref: scu.179020
The claimant had served an asset freezing order on the bank in respect of one of its customers. The bank paid out on a cheque inadvertently as to the order. The Commissioners claimed against the bank in negligence. The bank denied any duty of care. Held: The bank’s appeal succeeded. The bank owed a duty … Continue reading HM Customs and Excise v Barclays Bank Plc: HL 21 Jun 2006
The claimant alleged a breach of a share sale agreement, and sought information in advance of discovery. Held: The court’s power to order information to be provided in anticipation of discovery was not to be used as a fishing expedition. The Gidrxsime case did not establish a free standing right to order disclosure. There must … Continue reading Parker v C S Structured Credit Fund Ltd and another: ChD 12 Feb 2003
