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Taylor v Lawrence

[2002] EWCA Civ 90
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year2002
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The Court of Appeal retains an exceptional residual jurisdiction to reopen a final appeal to avoid real injustice in extraordinary circumstances.

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — reopening-appeals

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