Assumption: "(Court Bundles) The case summary and chronology are where I set out my side of the story."
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What People Expect
People treat every document as a chance to argue.
Court Reality
The Bundles Guide (para 5.7) says preliminary documents are not evidence. They should be factual and focused on the issues, not set out arguments or disputed evidence, and should be agreed with the other party where possible. Each party's position statement does not have to be agreed.
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The Gap?
"(Court Bundles) The case summary and chronology are where I set out my side of the story."
Court Reality
The Bundles Guide (para 5.7) says preliminary documents are not evidence. They should be factual and focused on the issues, not set out arguments or disputed evidence, and should be agreed with the other party where possible. Each party's position statement does not have to be agreed.
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