Ex Turpi Causa Lecture

29 May 2012

Christopher Melton QC will be presenting a lecture on Ex Turpi Causa and Criminal and Culpable Conduct – The Effect on Liability, Damages and MIB Claims which will take place at the Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel in Manchester on …

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Andrew Lewis QC discount rate article published

28 May 2012

Andrew Lewis QC has had published in the The Journal of Personal Injury Law (1st Issue 2012) a lengthy article examining the use of Discount Rates in personal injury litigation. The article reviews the use of discount rates from a …

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Chris Melton QC secures interim payment in CA case

25 May 2012

Chris Melton QC has secured a substantial interim payment for a seriously injured claimant in the case of Berry v. Ashtead Plant Hire Co. Ltd and Others. Berry is an important decision on interim payments where some but not all …

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Chris Melton QC Seeks Permission to Appeal Ex Turpi Causa Judgment

22 May 2012

On 17th May, Cooke J decided that the maxim ex turpi causa applied to defeat the Claimant’s claim. The Claimant was on the judge’s findings fleeing the scene of the theft of some ladders by standing on the rear footplate …

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Simon Kilvington joins Byrom Street

21 May 2012

Byrom Street Chambers is delighted to announce that Simon Kilvington (formerly of 18 St John Street, Manchester) has joined Chambers. Simon, who was called in 1995, is highly recommended in the leading legal directories. He will significantly strengthen the specialist …

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Winston Hunter QC in Court of Appeal in significant road traffic insurance appeal

17 May 2012

The Court of Appeal hearing of the joined appeals of Evans v Equity Claims Ltd and Churchill Insurance Company Limited v Wilkinson has resumed today. The issue before the Court is the interpretation and application of s.151(8) of the Road …

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