Norwich Pharmacal Co v Customs and Excise Comrs

Subject Matter

CROWN — Privilege — Objection to produce documents — Infringement of patent by unknown importers — Action for discovery against customs and excise commissioners — Disclosure of name of importers sought — Whether in public interest to order discovery

[1972] Ch 556; [1972] Ch 566; [1972] 2 WLR 864; [1972] 1 All ER 972, Ch D

[1974] AC 133; [1972] 3 WLR 870; [1972] 3 All ER 813, CA

[1974] AC 133; [1973] 3 WLR 164; [1973] 2 All ER 943, HL(E)

PRACTICE — Discovery — Action for — Action for discovery against Customs and Excise Commissioners — Confidential information concerning third parties obtained under statutory powers — Discovery of information sought — Whether special circumstances requiring disclosure of information — Whether any action for discovery per se

[1972] Ch 556; [1972] Ch 566; [1972] 2 WLR 864; [1972] 1 All ER 972, Ch D

[1974] AC 133; [1972] 3 WLR 870; [1972] 3 All ER 813, CA

[1974] AC 133; [1973] 3 WLR 164; [1973] 2 All ER 943, HL(E)

Appellate History

Commentary

Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Pre-action Interim Remedies 32.5

Norwich Pharmacal Orders 50.150

Norwich Pharmacal Orders - The order 50.153