Where there had been an unconscionable delay in the prosecution of an action, the defendant could show sufficient to show prejudice where an intervening change in the benefits recoupment regulations very substantially increased the amounts payable.
Citations:
Times 11-Dec-1998, Gazette 13-Jan-1999
Statutes:
Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997
Personal Injury
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.83507
