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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,...
The doctrine of res judicataWhat is a res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or tribunal with jurisdiction over the cause of...
Anonymisation—protecting the identity of a personThis Practice Note looks at the protection of the identity or anonymisation of a person in civil litigation proceedings under CPR 39.2(4). It considers when the court may derogate from the general principle of open justice in the context of
Discontinuance of a claimAmendments to CPR 38With effect from 6 April 2023, CPR 38 is amended in a number of ways, including:•clarifying that the definition of ‘claim’ in CPR 38 includes ‘a cause of action or part of one’•amending the language of CPR 38.5(2) to refer to the end of ‘the claim’ rather
Stay of civil proceedings—when can you apply to stay a claim?This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR when seeking a stay. Depending on the court in which your matter is proceeding, you may also need to be mindful of additional
What is the procedure for applying to transfer proceedings from a regional County Court to the London High Court?Transferring proceedingsTransfer of proceedings may be automatic, requested by a party or initiated by the court. CPR 30 and associated practice direction CPR PD 30 deal with the transfer
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