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Witness statement excluded for lack of probative value (Hellard and another v Graiseley Investments Ltd and others)

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Published on: 06 February 2019

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Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: In the recent case of Hellard and another v Graiseley Investments Ltd and others, the High Court excluded the applicant’s witness statement of commentary and comments and reminded liquidators they must follow the CPR as much as any other litigant. Dan Bunting, barrister at Dr. Johnson’s Building, comments on the issues raised in this case.

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