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Group litigation orders—introduction
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Practice notesGroup litigation orders—introduction
Produced in partnership with Andrew Wilson
Practice notesNote: with effect from 6 April 2023, the provisions within cpr 19 were renumbered and amended by the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2023, SI 2023/105—see: LNB News 02/02/2023 98—Amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules in force on 6 April 2023—The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2023 and small amendments were made to CPR PD 19B pursuant to the 153rd practice direction update to the CPR—see: LNB News 07/02/2023 72—153rd Practice Direction update—changes in force 31 January 2023 and 6 April 2023. The provisions relating to group litigation orders (GLOs) are set out in CPR 19.21 to CPR 19.26 (renumbered from CPR 19.10 to CPR 19.15) and CPR PD 19B. However, be aware that many of the cases referenced below (decided before 6 April 2023) refer to the old numbering. Where the context of the provision has changed since the case was decided, this is explained.
What is a group litigation order?
Multiple claims can be managed by the court under a GLO. GLOs may be made, before or after the commencement of proceedings, for the management and trial of a number of claims together.
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