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civil litigation costs under Jackson reforms, Nuttall review, Yam
Seng case and contract law
Major changes to civil litigation came into force on 1 April
2013, implementing the main recommendations of Lord Justice Jackson
(pictured) in his review of civil litigation costs. The reforms aim
to control the costs and bring them to a proportionate level. The
changes are contained in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment
of Offenders Act 2012 and in amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules.
Key changes include:
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