Claim by a personal representative that the deceased had an interest in a house bought in the name of her former partner. Applicant still not ready for trial on 29th May 2019 almost 3 years after the reference. Adjournment refused and Applicant’s case struck out stating ‘It is not enough for a party to appear at a hearing, having taken no steps to prepare himself for trial and ask for an adjournment without putting forward any acceptable explanation’. Applicant’s solicitors ordered to show cause why they should not pay the wasted costs since the date of notice of acting.
[2019] UKFTT 443 (PC)
Bailii
England and Wales
Updated: 24 June 2021; Ref: scu.645250