The Court of Appeal has reduced the £1.69m award paid by financier Peter Lawrence to actor Don Gallagher following their break-up, in its first case involving the dissolution of a civil partnership.
Read more: Award reduced in first civil-partnership dissolution to reach Court of Appeal
The small claims track will be introduced in the Patents County Court (PCC) on 1 October 2012 following the coming into force of the Civil Procedure (Amendment No 2) Rules 2012, which amends Part 63 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
Read more: Patents County Court small claims track to start in October 2012
This case involved an agreement concerning the conception and parenting of a baby, M.
Revised Form FM1: publication 1 December 2012
Read more: Article for mediation organisations and interested stakeholders
On 6 March 2013, the Supreme Court allowed the appeal of Daejan Investments Ltd (landlord), overturning the Court of Appeal's decision by a majority of 3:2.
Read more: Consequences of failure to comply with service charge consultation
