Savill v Southend Health Authority
(1996) 7 Med LR 162
COURT OF APPEAL
Lord Justice BALCOMBE, and LordJustice MANN
Practice — Procedure — Appeal — Delay — Discretion of court — Medical negligence action — Notice of appeal against district judge's order issued five days out of time — No explanation given for delay — Action dismissed for want of prosecution — Whether deputy judge acted contrary to principle