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Berezovsky v Abramovich

[2011] EWCA Civ 153
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtCourt of Appeal (Civil Division)
Year2011
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

On applications to amend and for summary judgment in a substantial commercial claim, the court will permit amendments and refuse summary disposal where the claims, as recast, are arguable and fit for trial; it confirms the threshold for striking out and for allowing late amendments.

Area of Law

General

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