Assumption: "(Solicitor Letters) If I ignore the letter, it can't be used against me."
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What People Expect
People think saying nothing is the safe option.
Court Reality
In financial cases the court can order costs because of a party's conduct before or during proceedings (FPR r 28.3(6)). The court treats refusing openly to negotiate reasonably and responsibly as conduct it can take into account (PD 28A para 4.4). Silence can be presented as a refusal to engage.
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The Gap?
"(Solicitor Letters) If I ignore the letter, it can't be used against me."
Court Reality
In financial cases the court can order costs because of a party's conduct before or during proceedings (FPR r 28.3(6)). The court treats refusing openly to negotiate reasonably and responsibly as conduct it can take into account (PD 28A para 4.4). Silence can be presented as a refusal to engage.
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