EARLY CASE MANAGEMENT ON THE MULTI TRACK
The main CPR are:
- CPR 29 (multi track)
- 29 PD (multi track)
- CPR 31.5 (disclosure reports and
electronic documents questionnaires)
Case management on the multi-track
Multi-track cases cover a range of cases from simple disputes of just over
£100,000 to very large claims involving millions of pounds.
The way each multi-track case is dealt with is flexible and differs according to the
type of case involved: indeed, this flexibility is itself a hallmark of the multi-track.
If the notice of proposed allocation indicates that the case will be allocated to the
multi-track, the most likely next steps are either – (CPR 29.2)
The court giving directions
Covening a case management conference
Purpose of a CMC
A CMC is more than just a directions hearing.
It is intended to ensure that the real issues between the parties are identified
and understood by the parties and the court and to see if they can be narrowed
before trial.
The court will test the parties on matters such as:
Issues to be considered at a CMC;
At a CMC, the court is likely to consider;
1. Whether the claim is clear
2. Whether any statements of case need to be amended
3. What disclosure is required
4. What expert evidence is required and how and when it should be obtained
5. What factual evidence should be provided for
6. Whether any further information is required
The main CPR are:
- CPR 29 (multi track)
- 29 PD (multi track)
- CPR 31.5 (disclosure reports and
electronic documents questionnaires)
Case management on the multi-track
Multi-track cases cover a range of cases from simple disputes of just over
£100,000 to very large claims involving millions of pounds.
The way each multi-track case is dealt with is flexible and differs according to the
type of case involved: indeed, this flexibility is itself a hallmark of the multi-track.
If the notice of proposed allocation indicates that the case will be allocated to the
multi-track, the most likely next steps are either – (CPR 29.2)
The court giving directions
Covening a case management conference
Purpose of a CMC
A CMC is more than just a directions hearing.
It is intended to ensure that the real issues between the parties are identified
and understood by the parties and the court and to see if they can be narrowed
before trial.
The court will test the parties on matters such as:
Issues to be considered at a CMC;
At a CMC, the court is likely to consider;
1. Whether the claim is clear
2. Whether any statements of case need to be amended
3. What disclosure is required
4. What expert evidence is required and how and when it should be obtained
5. What factual evidence should be provided for
6. Whether any further information is required
