Preventing Confidential Information Disclosure

Summary

In a joint venture dispute, an interim prohibitory injunction is suitable to prevent imminent disclosure of confidential information. For personal injury claims in England, the limitation period is three years from the accident date, making 5 May 2021 the deadline for a claim from a 5 May 2018 accident. In a High Court claim, if a Claim Form is served by post, the response period starts two business days after posting, with a 14-day response window.

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A motorcyclist was involved in a road traffic accident on * May * caused by a driver not exercising the care required. The parties exchanged names and contact details on the scene. The motorcyclist immediately suffered headaches and sickness but did not seek medical attention for these until * July *, by which time these symptoms had persisted for more than two months. What is the latest date the motorcyclist can bring a claim for damages for personal injuries against the driver? Select one alternative: * May * * May * * July * * July * * May *
The latest date the motorcyclist can bring a claim for damages for personal injuries against the driver is * May *.
In England, the limitation period for personal injury claims is generally three years from the date of the accident or the date when the injured person first became aware of their injuries. Since the accident occurred on * May *, the latest date to bring a claim would be * May *.
On Monday * February, the Claimant issued a Claim Form in the High Court against the Defendant claiming £*,* in damages. The Claim Form was served by first class post on the Defendant, being posted on Tuesday * February. Particulars of claim have not yet been prepared. Today's date is Wednesday * February. The Defendant has not acknowledged service nor entered a Defence. Can the Claimant obtain judgment in default? Select one alternative: No, because the time period for responding has not yet started to run. Yes, because the time period for responding elapsed 2 day ago. No, because the time period for responding will elapse at the end of today. No, because the time period for responding will not elapse until tomorrow. Yes, because the time period for responding elapsed 1 day ago.
The correct option is:
No, because the time period for responding will not elapse until tomorrow.
In England, when a Claim Form is served by first class post, it is considered served on the second business day after posting. So, if it was posted on Tuesday * February, it is deemed served on Thursday * February. The defendant then has 14 days to acknowledge service or file a Defence. Therefore, the deadline for the Defendant to respond is Thursday * February.