Generic, boilerplate pleadings in legal cases can lead to costs sanctions

The Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 demands that pleadings in personal injury cases be specific, not general.  Decisions form the High Court and Court of Appeal recently have put the spotlight on sections 12–14 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004. Section 13 of this act provides, 13.—(1) All pleadings in a personal … Read more

Personal Injury Claims Changes from Jan & April 2019

Some changes have been made to the way in which personal injury claims are to be pursued in Ireland; some of the changes commenced in January 2019, others from April 2019. Let’s take a look. Section 8 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 provides that a letter of claim must be served within … Read more

Replies to Particulars in Civil Litigation-What You Ought to Know

  Litigation is the process you engage in when you are involved in civil legal proceedings, for example a personal injury claim or a commercial dispute. An important part of litigation is the serving of a Notice for Particulars, and the consequent Replies to Notice for Particulars. Notice for Particulars The Notice for Particulars is … Read more