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Seaconsar Far East Ltd v Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran: HL 15 Oct 1993

A plaintiff must show that there is a ‘serious issue for trial’ to support and justify an application for overseas service. The standard of proof in respect of the cause of action relied on is whether, on the evidence, there was a serious question to be tried, i.e. a substantial question of fact or law, … Continue reading Seaconsar Far East Ltd v Bank Markazi Jomhouri Islami Iran: HL 15 Oct 1993

Baker v Rowe: CA 6 Nov 2009

H and W, though very elderly, set out for a divorce. A former son-in-law now appealed against a costs order made against him as an intervener under the 1996 Act. The parties disputed his right to appeal without permission. Held: Under the Family Rules, no consent would be required. 1996 Act proceedings would not be … Continue reading Baker v Rowe: CA 6 Nov 2009