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High Court grants an application to amend defence of fourth named defendant, where a personal injuries defence would be entirely replaced, on the grounds that it arises from the same set of facts, which are necessary for the purpose of determining the real issues between the parties, and the reasons provided as to why they were not included in the original defence are credible and sufficient.
Personal injuries - application to amend defence - seeks to replace the entirety of the defence - amended defence sought to be made arises from the same set of facts - raises legal consequences from those facts already raised - can be said to be necessary for the purpose of determining the real questions in controversy between the parties - reasons why the pleas are not included in the original defence are credible and sufficient - order granted.
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