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1
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What is disclosure?

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The stage in the proceedings where the parties must inform each other od documents that they have which are relevant to the claim, as ordered by the court.

2
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What is the general rule for disclosure?

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A party must disclose those documents that it has or has had under its control that it intends to rely on or which adversely affect its own.

A party discloses them by specifically describing the min a list.

3
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What are the tw ostages of disclosure?

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  1. Disclosure under CPR 31.2; and
  2. Inspection under 31.3 (allowing the other side the opportunity to inspect the content of those documents or take copies)
4
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What is the purpose of disclosure?

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To help clarify the issues which are in dispute

  1. to enable parties t oevaluate the strength of the claim against them.