Strike Out Applications - Abuse of Process for Litigators

Introduction

This virtual classroom session will set out the steps to consider when making a successful strike out application on the basis of abuse of process

The key legal principles will be examined together with recent case law, including the recent cases of West v Churchill [2024]; Outotec (USA) Inc, Metso Oyj v MW High Tech Projects UK Limited [2024].

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover:

• The purpose of a strike out application on the grounds of abuse of process
• What is abuse of process?
• The applicable rules
• The basic legal principles of making a strike out application for abuse of process, including interplay with Denton Criteria as seen in recent case of 889 Trading Limited v Clydesdale Bank Plc and other
• How to structure your written submission
• Application of the legal principles by reference to case law
• Q&As

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.