“…In reaching that conclusion, I do not underplay the significance of cases, like Cecil and Others v Bayat and others [2011] EWCA Civ 135, [2001] 1 WLR 3086 which, following a request from the court, was addressed by the parties in post-hearing submissions. But on my analysis, Cecil v Bayat provi…”
“…It is said that an analogy can be drawn with the facts of cases such as Cecil v Bayat [2011] EWCA Civ 135, [2011] 1 WLR 3086 (“Cecil”), where the claimant’s solicitors had delayed service in order to obtain funding. Ms Prager emphasised in her oral submissions, ref…”
“…tion defence of the defendant will or may be prejudiced, the claimant should have to show at the very least that he has taken ‘reasonable steps’ (Cecil v Bayat [2011] EWCA Civ 135 at [48]; Al-Zahra at [52(1)]); a claimant’s limitation defence should not be circumvented save in ‘exceptional circumstances’ (Cecil v Bayat at [55]; Al-Zahra …”
“…t the expiry of the limitation period is a very material consideration when considering an extension of time. The way it was put by this Court in Cecil v Bayat [2011] EWCA Civ 135 at [54]-[55] by Stanley Burnton LJ was:…”
“…Third, Cecil v Bayat [2011] EWCA Civ 135 which concerned multiple applications for extensions of time in circumstances where the claim would otherwise have been timebarred. The further principles can …”