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Dowding v. Character Group plc

[2025] EWHC 1755 (KB)
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtHigh Court of Justice (King's Bench Division)
Year2025
StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

Where a claimant has repeatedly failed to comply with interim costs orders, the court may make a conditional ('unless') order staying or striking out the claim unless the outstanding sums are paid, balancing the claimant's right of access to the court against the need to enforce compliance and protect the defendant.

Area of Law

General

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