MITCHELL

Those who think the decision correct and binding include Lord Justices Dyson , Elias, Richards,Aikens, Davis and , though he has said nothing at all on the point , Jackson.

NERD ALERT

The 3rd edition of Zuckerman on Civil Procedure has just been published. Required reading for the sad and the Court of Appeal.

JEF MITCHELL CBE

Congratulations to the recently retired head of the MOD claims department.He is an available and astute mediator. 

PUBLIC TALKS

As many of you will know 99% of my talks are delivered in -house to clients.
I am doing a half day public talk on budgeting in Manchester on January 23rd and on the morning of 24th in London. The latter already has over 100 bookings. Details can be found on the website of MBL which has organised these talks.

CREDIT HIRE

The days are numbered for this 'industry'. The provisional Monopolies report will , i believe , be acted upon .This will mean that in the event of a bump the first party insurer will offer a replacement vehicle unless a third party provider can do so at less cost.Unlikely.Expect change next year.