Dispute Resolution

Question 1

What does the overriding objective include?

Answer 1

Enabling the court to deal with cases justly and at proportionate cost which includes as far as possible
- Ensuring both parties on equal fitting
- Saving expense
- Dealing with cases in a way that is proportionate to the amount of money involved, the importance of the case m, the complexity of the issues and the financial position of each party
- Ensuring the cases are dealt with expeditiously and fairly
- Alotting an appropriate share of the court resources
-Promoting alternative dispute resolution
-Enforcing compliance with rules, practice directions and order