High Court grants orders in two related actions concerning a construction project, dismissing the action as against one of the defendants, on the grounds that the plaintiffs in each case had contributed to inordinate and inexcusable delays, and that the relevant defendant was likely to suffer both general and specific prejudice if the action were allowed to continue.
Claim by company in receivership - application to dismiss claim - delay - want of prosecution - two sets of proceedings - claim issued in 2011 - breach of contract and negligence - change of solicitors in 2012 - replies to particulars and statement of claim - action against a number of professionals involved in construction project - events dating back to 2006 - need for oral evidence - defence issued in 2014.