Jasmine Murphy
@cruellacivil.bsky.social
Barrister at Gatehouse Chambers, London. Specialist subjects: Injury, Equine, Aviation, Prof Neg. Ranked in Legal500 + Chambers&Partners. Winner ‘Best Hair at the Bar’ by public vote.
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Contender for best opening lines of a judgment thanks to Richard Spearman KC:
“Sophocles wrote (in the words of John Moore's translation of the tragedy of Ajax): "It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it".”
“Sophocles wrote (in the words of John Moore's translation of the tragedy of Ajax): "It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it".”
July 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Contender for best opening lines of a judgment thanks to Richard Spearman KC:
“Sophocles wrote (in the words of John Moore's translation of the tragedy of Ajax): "It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it".”
“Sophocles wrote (in the words of John Moore's translation of the tragedy of Ajax): "It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it".”
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We are thrilled to share that our current pupils, Imogen Gander and Miranda Sadler, have accepted offers of tenancy at Gatehouse Chambers. Congratulations, both! 👏
July 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We are thrilled to share that our current pupils, Imogen Gander and Miranda Sadler, have accepted offers of tenancy at Gatehouse Chambers. Congratulations, both! 👏
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US attorney uses Chat GPT with fake cases in 8 claims. Then files a response to a 'show cause' order on fake citations containing multiple fake citations. Claims dismissed, costs sanction, & like a branding, must exhibit the sanctions order to any future claims.
caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-dis...
caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-dis...
BYOPLANET INTERNATIONAL LLC v. PETER JOHANSSON CHARLES GILSTRAP (2025) | FindLaw
Case opinion for United States District Court, S.D. Florida. BYOPLANET INTERNATIONAL LLC v. PETER JOHANSSON CHARLES GILSTRAP. Read the Court's full decision on FindLaw.
caselaw.findlaw.com
July 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
US attorney uses Chat GPT with fake cases in 8 claims. Then files a response to a 'show cause' order on fake citations containing multiple fake citations. Claims dismissed, costs sanction, & like a branding, must exhibit the sanctions order to any future claims.
caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-dis...
caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-dis...
Contender for best opening lines of a judgment thanks to Richard Spearman KC:
“Sophocles wrote (in the words of John Moore's translation of the tragedy of Ajax): "It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it".”
“Sophocles wrote (in the words of John Moore's translation of the tragedy of Ajax): "It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it".”
July 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Contender for best opening lines of a judgment thanks to Richard Spearman KC:
“Sophocles wrote (in the words of John Moore's translation of the tragedy of Ajax): "It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it".”
“Sophocles wrote (in the words of John Moore's translation of the tragedy of Ajax): "It is a painful thing to look at your own trouble and know that you yourself and no one else has made it".”
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A detailed, fascinating piece of court reporting about a notorious retrial and a tragic case. www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
‘A relentless, destructive energy’: inside the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
The long read: An intimate account of an unprecedented trial
www.theguardian.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
A detailed, fascinating piece of court reporting about a notorious retrial and a tragic case. www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
Latest by me: gatehouselaw.co.uk/when-without...
When “without prejudice” correspondence attacks! (Morris v Williams)
The recent judgment in Morris v Williams [2025] EWHC 218 (KB) is a solemn reminder that marking a letter “without prejudice – save as to costs” will not always result in the contents being inadmissibl...
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February 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Latest by me: gatehouselaw.co.uk/when-without...
Sounds like #AI strikes again…
Where a litigant relies on case law that "does not exist" www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/01/31/w...
WHEN A PARTY CITES, AND RELIES, ON CASE LAW THAT “DOES NOT EXIST” :”A MOST UNHAPPY FEATURE OF THIS CASE”
There is a very unusual element to the judgment of Mr Justice Kerr in Olsen & Anor v Finansiel Stabilitet A/S [2025] EWHC 42 (KB). The appellants, litigants in person, relied on case law that a…
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February 4, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Sounds like #AI strikes again…
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The man in the automated message on the Manchester Civil Justice Centre phone number genuinely sounds unhinged. It only gets worse the longer you listen. Just wait for the bit about bailiffs. Who approved this???
January 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The man in the automated message on the Manchester Civil Justice Centre phone number genuinely sounds unhinged. It only gets worse the longer you listen. Just wait for the bit about bailiffs. Who approved this???
For anyone heading to court in Exeter - nearby in Magdalen Rd is Stage - a small restaurant that is gaining a reputation. They only do one menu - and they’ll only tell you about when it the courses arrive at your table. Friendly staff, amazing cooking and all local flavours. More here:
Stage, Exeter: ‘Just know it’s all bloody good’ – restaurant review | Food | The Guardian
Every dish from this superbly talented young cast deserves its moment in the spotlight
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December 27, 2024 at 3:06 PM
For anyone heading to court in Exeter - nearby in Magdalen Rd is Stage - a small restaurant that is gaining a reputation. They only do one menu - and they’ll only tell you about when it the courses arrive at your table. Friendly staff, amazing cooking and all local flavours. More here:
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The annual review of opening lines of judgments this year www.civillitigationbrief.com/2024/12/27/o...
OPENING LINES OF JUDGMENT IN 2024: GIVING THE OTHER SIDE A CHANCE TO OBJECT, NELSONIAN POLICY MAKING,HERDS OF CATTLE AND WHY THIS BLOG CAN NEVER GIVE THE LAST WORD ON SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM…
We are at the time of year when we can look back at some of the opening lines of judgments. This year it is clear that this is an international contest. THE SUPREME COURT STARTS OF THE YEAR…
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December 27, 2024 at 12:22 PM
The annual review of opening lines of judgments this year www.civillitigationbrief.com/2024/12/27/o...
Oh dear…
Here's an article by a barrister on changes around Alternative Dispute Resolution in Oct 2024. It focuses on section 5A-5D of Civil Justice Act 2024. The more attentive amongst you may be wondering how you missed the passage of the Civil Justice Act 2024...
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The Rise of Mediation: How October 2024 Reforms Are Transforming Dispute Resolution
Explore the transformative October 2024 legal reforms that integrate mediation into the UK's dispute resolution framework, enhancing court efficiency and access to justice.
thebarristergroup.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Oh dear…
Occupying myself in these cold evenings knitting up a stack of soft merino headbands - for those days when you feel a bit chilly indoors but can’t bring yourself to put on a hat. All the comfort of a hat round the ears but lets your head breathe.
December 15, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Occupying myself in these cold evenings knitting up a stack of soft merino headbands - for those days when you feel a bit chilly indoors but can’t bring yourself to put on a hat. All the comfort of a hat round the ears but lets your head breathe.
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“Valedictory for the Man the Myth the Legend”
Matthew Carter to be praised at Canterbury Crown court on Monday, cause list shows
Matthew Carter to be praised at Canterbury Crown court on Monday, cause list shows
December 14, 2024 at 10:45 AM
“Valedictory for the Man the Myth the Legend”
Matthew Carter to be praised at Canterbury Crown court on Monday, cause list shows
Matthew Carter to be praised at Canterbury Crown court on Monday, cause list shows
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As bad as it gets …… and as good as it gets 😀
December 10, 2024 at 10:17 AM
As bad as it gets …… and as good as it gets 😀
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ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 8
TAKE A BREATH - Don’t be afraid to take a step back; take a moment & reflect. Don’t be afraid to take a break when you need one. 30 mins at 90% efficiency is better than 2 hours at 20%
Also breathing and thinking of strong word to start questions helps avoid “ums and ers”
TAKE A BREATH - Don’t be afraid to take a step back; take a moment & reflect. Don’t be afraid to take a break when you need one. 30 mins at 90% efficiency is better than 2 hours at 20%
Also breathing and thinking of strong word to start questions helps avoid “ums and ers”
December 8, 2024 at 4:54 PM
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 8
TAKE A BREATH - Don’t be afraid to take a step back; take a moment & reflect. Don’t be afraid to take a break when you need one. 30 mins at 90% efficiency is better than 2 hours at 20%
Also breathing and thinking of strong word to start questions helps avoid “ums and ers”
TAKE A BREATH - Don’t be afraid to take a step back; take a moment & reflect. Don’t be afraid to take a break when you need one. 30 mins at 90% efficiency is better than 2 hours at 20%
Also breathing and thinking of strong word to start questions helps avoid “ums and ers”
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MY ADVOCACY ADVENT CALENDAR
Day 1 - Eye contact: Advocacy is not an exercise in projecting your voice whilst keeping your eyes firmly buried in your computer or notes.
You should control your notes, not the other way round.
Watching your judge, witness, listener is essential
Day 1 - Eye contact: Advocacy is not an exercise in projecting your voice whilst keeping your eyes firmly buried in your computer or notes.
You should control your notes, not the other way round.
Watching your judge, witness, listener is essential
December 1, 2024 at 3:13 PM
MY ADVOCACY ADVENT CALENDAR
Day 1 - Eye contact: Advocacy is not an exercise in projecting your voice whilst keeping your eyes firmly buried in your computer or notes.
You should control your notes, not the other way round.
Watching your judge, witness, listener is essential
Day 1 - Eye contact: Advocacy is not an exercise in projecting your voice whilst keeping your eyes firmly buried in your computer or notes.
You should control your notes, not the other way round.
Watching your judge, witness, listener is essential
Not sure what I think about the CA decision in Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP. Zo.o [2024] EWCA Civ 1479 (credit hire recovered despite damaged car not having valid MOT). They may be right on illegality, but not on causation, surely? Will there be an appeal to the SC?
December 9, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Not sure what I think about the CA decision in Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP. Zo.o [2024] EWCA Civ 1479 (credit hire recovered despite damaged car not having valid MOT). They may be right on illegality, but not on causation, surely? Will there be an appeal to the SC?