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Shocked v Goldschmidt

[1998] 1 All ER 372
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1998
Statusunclear

Key Principle

When considering whether to set aside a judgment given in a party's absence, the court applies a multi-factor framework in which the reason for non-appearance is of primary importance.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — set aside judgment given in absence

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