Opoku v Tintas [2013] EWCA Civ 1299

Credit Hire: The latest instalment in the litigation saga

Maria Mulla reflects on replacement vehicle issues that have been addressed by the court in recent claims ‘Courts may not readily accept that a claimant should be out of pocket (particularly if they are supporting a family) until the issue of liability may be determined, or damages paid by the defendant.’Claims for personal injury involving …

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Credit Hire: End of the road for impecuniosity?

Patrick West looks at Opoku v Tintas, which provides some encouragement for defendants ‘In Lagden, the House of Lords held that, faced with an injured party whose expenditure in mitigation had been augmented by his impecuniosity, a judge was entitled to take into account the claimant’s lack of means.’ For defendant insurers and solicitors, credit …

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