Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Case Management — Exercise of Discretion Where There Is a Change of Counsel

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A party has the right to choose counsel. When counsel changes, a short adjournment should be granted to allow new counsel to prepare. Refusal may violate fair hearing. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The court must balance efficiency with fairness. The adjournment should…

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