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The Online Procedure Rule Committee (OPRC) has published the first rules under the powers conferred by Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Judicial Review and...
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What is a tort?This Practice Note provides an introduction to tort law by addressing three questions:•what does the concept of being liable in tort...
Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...
Rescission of a contractWhat is rescission of a contract?The remedy of rescission is available to a party whose consent, in entering into a contract,...
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What is ADR?Definition of ADRAlternative dispute resolution (ADR) is described in the CPR Glossary as a ‘[c]ollective description of methods of resolving disputes otherwise than through the normal trial process’. Some courts use the term ‘negotiated dispute resolution’ (NDR) to refer to the
Expert determinationExpert determination is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This Practice Note explains expert determination for technical or contract interpretation disputes. It defines expert determination and considers the agreement between the parties for choosing/appointing the
Costs consequences of refusing to consider ADR in civil proceedings—illustrative decisionsAn unreasonable refusal to mediate or engage in some other form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process may render the refusing party liable to costs penalties, even if they are successful in the
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
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