Update on Mitchell v NGN Ltd

The Andrew Mitchell MP “plebgate” row has taken a further twist, giving rise to a landmark Court of Appeal decision with a hard line interpretation of the Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”). The Courts have set out their stall that, post-Jackson, poor excuses will not be tolerated for missed deadlines and relief from sanctions will be granted sparingly. Our article provides further details on this case as well as the implications for solicitors and insurers writing Solicitors PII.