Levi brings a claim against Peter in respect of a failed bus…

Levi brings a claim against Peter in respect of a failed business venture. The matter proceeds and you are asked to advise Levi as to costs. There is no relevant fixed costs regime in place. If, at the conclusion of the trial, the court orders one party to pay another party’s costs, how will the court determine the amount of costs to be paid?        

Jonny is a witness for the Defendant, Molar Solutions Limite…

Jonny is a witness for the Defendant, Molar Solutions Limited (“MSL”), which has been sued for breach of contract in the County Court at Watford. The trial will be held the week after next. Since making his witness statement, Jonny has had a disagreement with MSL and has left its employment to work for a rival firm. His evidence remains very important for MSL. In the circumstances, MSL decides that a witness summons must be issued and served. Which of the following is correct as to the process for serving the witness summons upon Jonny?        

Jason has brought a claim in negligence against his former e…

Jason has brought a claim in negligence against his former employer Vanguard Appliances Limited (“Vanguard”). Jason worked in Vanguard’s warehouse, stacking appliances onto trucks. During his employment, Jason was deliberately injured by another warehouseman, Vince, who drove a forklift truck into him, causing serious injuries to his leg and torso. Following a police investigation, Vince was prosecuted for assault in the Crown Court, was convicted, and was given a 2-year custodial sentence. Jason has been unable to work since the accident and has consequently brought this claim against Vanguard only, as Vince died shortly after receiving his custodial sentence. Which of the following correctly states the position in respect of the admissibility of Vince’s conviction and the use that the Court will make of it?