This webinar will review the important concept of vulnerability and how this may be relevant throughout any claim where a party or witness may be vulnerable including:

• The definition of vulnerability in the CPR
• The general approach of the Courts
• Identifying potential vulnerability
• Dealing with vulnerability of the claimant (and defendant) at the outset
• Dealing with vulnerability in the claim form, directions questionnaire, listing questionnaire and application notices
• The need for ground rules ahead of trial
• The pervasive nature of vulnerability (as part of the overriding objective)
• Vulnerability and proportionality in non-fixed cost cases
• The problem of vulnerability in fixed costs cases
• Latest case law