Sarah is a solicitor acting for a client in a dispute with a former business partner. The claim concerns the alleged misappropriation of £45,000 from their joint business account. Sarah has sent a letter before claim to the defendant three weeks ago, but has received no response. Sarah's client is becoming increasingly frustrated and wants to "get straight to court" immediately. The client does not see the point in following the pre-action protocol for disputes between partners, which he believes will only cause further delay and expense. Sarah explains that the civil procedure rules operate under a fundamental principle called the overriding objective, which shapes how courts manage cases.
Which of the following statements best describes the overriding objective under CPR 1.1?