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Rule 41.7 Factors to be taken into accountF1

When considering—

(a)

its indication as to whether periodical payments or a lump sum is likely to be the more appropriate form for all or part of an award of damages under rule 41.6; or

(b)

whether to make an order under section 2(1)(a) of the 1996 Act,

the court shall have regard to all the circumstances of the case and in particular the form of award which best meets the claimant’s needs, having regard to the factors set out in F2Practice Direction 41B.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Pt. 41 Section 2 inserted (1.4.2005) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/3129), rule 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 2

F2

Words in rule 41.7 substituted (6.4.2010) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/3390), rules 1(2), 21

Notes on Part 41

Textual amendments

F1

Pt. 41 heading substituted (1.4.2005) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/3129), rules 1, 10

F2

Pt. 41 Table of Contents substituted (1.4.2005) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2004 (S.I. 2004/3129), rule 1, Sch. 1 Pt. 1

F3

Words in Pt. 41 Table of Contents substituted (6.4.2023) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/105), rules 1(1), 23(1)