Keyword

discontinuance

2 decisions turning on discontinuance.

David Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence

Civil ProcedureThe King's Bench Division of the High Court7 Aug 2026[2026] EWHC 2083 (KB)

The claimants, David Abbott and others, are members and former members of HM armed forces bringing many thousands of claims for damages against the Ministry of Defence for noise induced hearing loss. Liability was disposed of by…

Steven Orton v Barclays Bank UK PLC

Civil ProcedureThe Court of Appeal of England and Wales (Civil Division)31 Jul 2026[2026] EWCA Civ 1025

In 2004 the appellant, Mr Steven Orton, entered into a credit agreement with the respondent, Barclays Bank UK plc, and took out a Payment Protection Insurance policy to cover his repayments. Unknown to him, Barclays received…

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