Judgment on recusal in Abbotsley Ltd v Pheasantland Ltd
Richard Bottomley, instructed by Robyn Adams of Debenhams Ottaway, successfully acted for Pheasantland Limited in resisting an application made by Abbotsley Limited for recusal of the trial judge. HHJ Walden-Smith, sitting as a High Court Judge, found after two days of oral argument that the application was totally without merit. The 18-day trial is listed for April.
Of note to practitioners, the Court found that when an application to recuse is made as part of a general application, the application to recuse is clearly a distinct matter and ought to be considered first.
The judgment is available here