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Black v Sumitomo Corp
[2001] EWCA Civ 1819
Key Principle
Pre-action disclosure under CPR 31.16 requires jurisdictional gateways and a discretionary assessment of whether disclosure is desirable to dispose fairly of anticipated proceedings or assist resolution.
Area of Law
Civil Procedure — pre-action disclosure
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