Assumption: ""I've given the court all my proof – they have to look at it.""
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
Once I submit evidence to the court, the judge must consider it.
Court Reality
Not necessarily. Under Practice Direction 27A (2026), evidence must meet strict bundle pagination and page-limit rules — the e-bundle cap is 350 pages. If your evidence was filed late, wasn't properly paginated, or exceeds page limits without court permission, the judge may refuse to consider it — no matter how important it seems.
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The Gap?
"I've given the court all my proof – they have to look at it."
Court Reality
Not necessarily. Under Practice Direction 27A (2026), evidence must meet strict bundle pagination and page-limit rules — the e-bundle cap is 350 pages. If your evidence was filed late, wasn't properly paginated, or exceeds page limits without court permission, the judge may refuse to consider it — no matter how important it seems.
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