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Question 1

Track Allocation – What factors does the court consider when allocating a case to a track?

Answer 1

The court considers nine specific factors under CPR 26.13:<br></br>• Need – Nature of remedy sought.<br></br>• Importance – To persons beyond parties.<br></br>• Number – Of parties involved.<br></br>• Expense – Time and cost of resolution.<br></br>• Complexity – Of facts/law/evidence.<br></br>• Financial value – Excluding interest/costs.<br></br>• Co-operation – Between the parties.<br></br>• Views – Expressed by the parties.<br></br>• Circumstances – Including vulnerability/resources.<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: NINE CFC CVs

Question 2

Relief from Sanctions – What is the test under CPR 3.9?

Answer 2

The Denton v TH White test:<br></br>1. Serious or Significant breach?<br></br>2. Why did the default occur?<br></br>3. All circumstances incl. efficiency and compliance.<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: RA DW PCD<br></br>🧠 Cases: Mitchell v News Group, Denton v TH White

Question 3

Default Judgment – What are the conditions under CPR 12?

Answer 3

Conditions:<br></br>• S – Failed to file Acknowledgement of Service<br></br>• A – Failed to acknowledge or serve defence<br></br>• D – No Defence filed<br></br>• E – Court can Enter judgment<br></br>• T – Time to respond has expired<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: SADET

Question 4

Set Aside Default Judgment – Mandatory Grounds (CPR 13.2)

Answer 4

The court must set aside if:<br></br>• P – Defendant made Practice application (e.g., strike-out)<br></br>• A – Applied before judgment with valid reason<br></br>• R – Acknowledgement/Defence properly served<br></br>• S – Request made before judgment entered<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: PARS

Question 5

Set Aside Default Judgment – Discretionary Grounds (CPR 13.3)

Answer 5

The court may set aside if:<br></br>• C – Conduct shows real prospect of success<br></br>• A – Application made promptly<br></br>• R – Real prospect of defending<br></br>• D – Defence or delay has good reason<br></br>• W – Writ explained if issued<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: CARDW<br></br>🧠 Case: Standard Bank v Agrinvest

Question 6

Summary Judgment – What are the conditions under CPR 24?

Answer 6

Conditions:<br></br>• No real Prospect of success<br></br>• No Other compelling reason for trial<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: PROP-DOG or No PCI<br></br>🧠 Cases: Swain v Hillman, Three Rivers v Bank of England, ICI v TTE

Question 7

Strike Out (CPR 3.4) – What are the grounds?

Answer 7

• N – No reasonable grounds<br></br>• A – Abuse of process<br></br>• F – Failure to comply with rules/orders<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: SCAN<br></br>🧠 Cases: Asturion v Alibrahim, Della v Deane

Question 8

Interim Injunction – What is the American Cyanamid test?

Answer 8

• S – Serious issue to be tried<br></br>• D – Damages not adequate<br></br>• U – Undertaking in damages<br></br>• S – Status quo maintained<br></br>• B – Balance of convenience<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: S 5 Damages US<br></br>🧠 Case: American Cyanamid v Ethicon

Question 9

Freezing Injunction – What are the requirements?

Answer 9

• A – Assets at risk<br></br>• B – Evidence of dissipation<br></br>• A – Arguable case<br></br>• P – Proportionate, balance of convenience<br></br>• W – Without notice only if justified<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: ABAPW<br></br>🧠 Cases: Mareva Compania, Ninemia Maritime

Question 10

Interim Payment (CPR 25.6) – What are the conditions?

Answer 10

• S – Likely Success<br></br>• D – Damages or substantial sum<br></br>• S – Substantial amount likely awarded<br></br>• A – Amount certain or calculable<br></br>• A – Must not exceed final judgment<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: SDSAA<br></br>🧠 Case: Cobham v Frett

Question 11

Security for Costs – What are the grounds under CPR 25.13?

Answer 11

• A – Address outside jurisdiction<br></br>• U – Unable to pay costs<br></br>• T – Taken steps to avoid enforcement<br></br>• O – Out of jurisdiction (non-convention)<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: AUTO<br></br>🧠 Cases: Nasser v United Bank, Jirehouse v Beller

Question 12

Security for Costs – What are the principles?

Answer 12

• W – When application made<br></br>• A – All relevant circumstances<br></br>• C – Can claim be struck without payment?<br></br>• D – Degree of risk<br></br>• C – Conduct of claimant<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: W ACDC

Question 13

Unless Orders – What is required?

Answer 13

• F – Failure to comply with rule/order<br></br>• U – ‘Unless’ warning given<br></br>• N – No good reason for non-compliance<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: FUN<br></br>🧠 Cases: Biguzzi v Rank, Denton v TH White, Mitchell v News Group

Question 14

Specific Disclosure – When is it allowed? (CPR 31.12)

Answer 14

• I – In control/possession<br></br>• C – Concerns issue in case<br></br>• E – Essential to disposal<br></br>💡 Mnemonic: ICE<br></br>🧠 Must be: Yes (adequate search), Specific, Identifiable – YSI