BPTC Civil Litigation and Remedies 2

Question 1

Under CPR Part 25, which of the following is an example of an interim remedy?

Accepted Answer

Freezing injunction

Answer

Final judgment

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Striking out a statement of case

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Summary judgment

Question 2

What is the standard disclosure obligation under CPR Part 31?

Accepted Answer

Disclose all documents in your control that you intend to rely on, that adversely affect your case, or that support another party's case

Answer

Disclose only documents that support your case

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Disclose only privileged documents

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Disclose only documents requested by the other party

Question 3

In which circumstance can the court grant summary judgment under CPR Part 24?

Accepted Answer

When the claimant or defendant has no real prospect of succeeding and there is no other compelling reason for a trial

Answer

When both parties agree to it

Answer

Only when the claim is under £10,000

Answer

Only in personal injury cases

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of case management conferences under the CPR?

Accepted Answer

To enable the court to manage the progress of the case towards trial

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To allow parties to negotiate settlements

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To hear preliminary witness evidence

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To determine costs at an early stage

Question 5

What is the general rule on costs under CPR Part 44?

Accepted Answer

Costs follow the event — the unsuccessful party pays the successful party's costs

Answer

Each party always pays their own costs

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Costs are always split equally

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The court has no discretion over costs

Question 6

Under the CPR, what does the 'overriding objective' require the court to do?

Accepted Answer

Deal with cases justly and at proportionate cost

Answer

Ensure the wealthier party always wins

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Fast-track every case to trial within 6 months

Answer

Prioritise criminal cases over civil ones