The pursuit of truth
Language: English Series: Building ; 271(8427) 21 April 2006, 70-71(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Gives facts of, and comments upon, "Perkins and another v Devoran Joinery Co Ltd and others" ([2006] EWHC 582 QB, unreported).The issue was whether P could commence a second set of proceedings against D in respect of defective windows at P's home, or whether it was an abuse of the court process to relitigate a question that had already been decided. It was held that as new facts and an expert's report had now come to light, it would be wrong to deprive P of the opportunity of having their new claims tested in court.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L133258 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 133258-1001 | |
| Journal article | London Journal article | L133258 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 2 | Available | 133258-1002 |
Gives facts of, and comments upon, "Perkins and another v Devoran Joinery Co Ltd and others" ([2006] EWHC 582 QB, unreported).The issue was whether P could commence a second set of proceedings against D in respect of defective windows at P's home, or whether it was an abuse of the court process to relitigate a question that had already been decided. It was held that as new facts and an expert's report had now come to light, it would be wrong to deprive P of the opportunity of having their new claims tested in court.