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"Without prejudice" documents and privilege

Language: English Series: Independent ; 20 January 1988, 25(1)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: In Rush and Tompkins Ltd v Greater London Council and P J Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd ., CA 21 December 1987, the court allowed an appeal by the second defendant subcontractors and ordered specific discovery by Rush and Tompkins of " without prejudice " correspondence between Rush and Tompkins and the GLC. The correspondence had been brought into existence in order to reach a settlement with the GLC.

In Rush and Tompkins Ltd v Greater London Council and P J Carey Plant Hire (Oval) Ltd ., CA 21 December 1987, the court allowed an appeal by the second defendant subcontractors and ordered specific discovery by Rush and Tompkins of " without prejudice " correspondence between Rush and Tompkins and the GLC. The correspondence had been brought into existence in order to reach a settlement with the GLC.