Under CPR Part 31 for multi-track disclosure, which is NOT a possible court order?

Under CPR Part 31 for multi-track disclosure, which is NOT a possible court order?

• A. Dispense with disclosure entirely
• B. Effect disclosure on an issue by issue basis
• C. Any other appropriate order
• D. The court cannot give directions about disclosure

Answer: (D)

The point being tested is the court’s authority under CPR Part 31 to manage disclosure in multi‑track cases through specific directions. The court can tailor disclosure to the needs of the case, including dispensing with it altogether, ordering disclosure to be limited to particular issues, or making any other appropriate order to fit the circumstances. Saying the court cannot give directions about disclosure is not a valid order, because case management under Part 31 is built around the court giving directions on how disclosure should operate. The other options reflect actual powers: dispensing with disclosure entirely, directing disclosure on an issue-by-issue basis, and making any other appropriate order.

The point being tested is the court’s authority under CPR Part 31 to manage disclosure in multi‑track cases through specific directions. The court can tailor disclosure to the needs of the case, including dispensing with it altogether, ordering disclosure to be limited to particular issues, or making any other appropriate order to fit the circumstances. Saying the court cannot give directions about disclosure is not a valid order, because case management under Part 31 is built around the court giving directions on how disclosure should operate. The other options reflect actual powers: dispensing with disclosure entirely, directing disclosure on an issue-by-issue basis, and making any other appropriate order.