Al-Fayed v Emanouel Antiques Ltd: CA 22 Aug 1997

The burden of stress of litigation over time, can be a factor allowing an order for the dismissal of case for want of prosecution, where there had been an inordinate and inexcusable delay.

Citations:

Times 22-Aug-1997, Gazette 17-Sep-1997

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Litigation Practice

Updated: 17 May 2022; Ref: scu.77721