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Supreme Court of Judicature: Official Referees and successors: Case Files

Catalogue reference: J 115

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J 115

A random sample of files containing papers relating to cases referred to the Official Referees for report or determination.Most files concern commercial disputes referred from the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court, and many relate to...

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J 115

Title
Supreme Court of Judicature: Official Referees and successors: Case Files
Date

1962-1992

Description

A random sample of files containing papers relating to cases referred to the Official Referees for report or determination.

Most files concern commercial disputes referred from the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court, and many relate to matters of account and were often heard at District Registries. They contain copies of the various documents arising from the proceedings, such as affidavits, claims, defence and counter-claims, orders, etc, and include a copy of the final report or determination.

Arrangement
Arrangement

Material is arranged in chronological order.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Physical description

182 file(s)

Access conditions

Subject to 30 year closure

Subjects
Topics
Litigation
Trade and commerce
Administrative / biographical background

These are Official Referees case files. The actions concerned were referred by the court or the judge for report or determination because a special investigation and/or detailed examination of documents, etc, was required, which could not conveniently be undertaken through the normal processes of the court.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9723/

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