An application was made to strike out the claim when the action had begun nearly 14 years before, but had not yet concluded. The defendant argued that the delay amouned to an abuse of process. Additionally the parties disputed the admission of expert evidence. The defendant argued that the claimant’s expert had gone beyond his proper role.
Barling J
[2014] EWHC 3542 (Ch)
Bailii
Civil Procedure Rules 3.4
England and Wales
Litigation Practice
Updated: 23 December 2021; Ref: scu.538680