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When Roberts -v- Johnstone shuts the door on property: The advent of periodical payments, with reduced lump sums, has brought accommodation claims into sharper focus. In cases where life expectancy is short, the problem is particularly acute, since the Roberts -v- Johnstone calculation yields little by way of damages compared to the capital required. The problem is aggravated in cases where the Claimant lives in an area of high property prices. The case of Ryan St George -v- The Home Office illustrates both the problem and a solution. Find out more, please look at our NEWS page.

Is a Change in the Discount Rate Imminent - Take 2? (25.5.09)

Further to my posting in respect of the above on 1st April 2009, I have now had this further response from the Ministry of Justice to our Freedom of Information request: MoJ FOI Response 8th May 2009.

We are presently taking legal advice with regard to this response and will update the website with any further developments in due course.

Ian Gunn 25th May 2009     

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