Assumption: "The judge will read everything I have submitted."
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What People Expect
If I put it in the bundle, the judge will read it all and take it into account.
Court Reality
Judges often read only what is relevant, proportionate, and within page limits. Overly long bundles, duplicate documents, and irrelevant material are typically skimmed or overlooked. Bundle page limits are set by Practice Direction 27A, and a more focused presentation often carries more weight than a larger quantity of material.
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The Gap?
"The judge will read everything I have submitted."
Court Reality
Judges often read only what is relevant, proportionate, and within page limits. Overly long bundles, duplicate documents, and irrelevant material are typically skimmed or overlooked. Bundle page limits are set by Practice Direction 27A, and a more focused presentation often carries more weight than a larger quantity of material.
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