The Weekly Roundup: The Frankie Howerd Edition

This week has brought a number of case management decisions which might lead those responding to claims to ask themselves whether they've entered The House In Nightmare Park. In Klifa v Slater [2022] EWHC 427 (QB)  further guidance was given on the rules on forum conveniens, and in particular legitimate juridical advantage, leading the English court to accept jurisdiction over a claim arising from an accident in France, brought by a French Claimant, and with exclusively French witnesses. In PGI Group Limited v Magret Thomas & 30 Others [2022] 2 WLUK 360  an appeal against a refusal to grant a costs capping order was not permitted. Meanwhile, the judge in Preston v Beaumont [2022] EWHC 440 (Ch)  rejected an application for costs from a successful respondent to an appeal on the basis that it had failed to comply with the terms of CPR40 PD40E, para.4.4, or to make an application for relief from sanctions. The relevant provision reads: