Challenging 13 Bills: Time Limits and Special Circumstances Under s.70 — Iwuanyawu v Ratcliffes

Detailed Assessment — 2020-06-12

Mrs. Iwuanyawu, the claimant, is seeking a detailed assessment of 13 out of 14 bills delivered to her by Ratcliffes Solicitors, the defendants, regarding her divorce proceedings. The defendants argued that the court lacked jurisdiction for some bills due to the time of payment.

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