Obiter
A judicial observation in a case which is not strictly binding, as it is not the point to be decided in the case. It is taken from the Latin “obiter dictum” which means “a remark in passing“.
Civil Litigation
Ombudsman
Body appointed to investigate complaints about services.
Open
The opposite of without prejudice. In relation to correspondence or a meeting it means that the details may be disclosed openly which would not be the case if they were without prejudice.
Overriding objective
This is set out in CPR 1. Parties, their representatives, and the courts are required to deal with cases justly and at proportionate cost. Various factors must be considered including the value of the claim, the need to save expense, the complexity of the issues, the financial position of each party and the need of […]