1
Q
Name 3 consequences for failure to comply with PAP
A
- D pays higher interest; or
- C receives lower interest
- defaulting party pays for whole/part of proceedings
2
Q
What are 5 points the letter of claim should include?
A
- reason for claim
- key facts
- what the claimant wants
- how sum has been calculated
- enclosure of relevant docs
3
Q
When should D respond to a letter of claim (simple/ complex)?
A
within 14 days for a straightforward claim
no more than 3 months for complex claim
4
Q
Name 5 considerations of the overriding objective
A
- proportionate costs
- putting trial date at risk
- expeditiously
- fairness
- balancing impact on both parties
