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Intervening bankruptcy prevents decision on third party debt orders (Michael Wilson v Sinclair)

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Commercial Court strikes out £58m unlawful means conspiracy claim (King v Stiefel)

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Measure of damages for fraudulent misrepresentation clarified (Glossop Cartons and Print v Contact (Print & Packaging))

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Contracts—‘Reasonable detail’ in notice clause determined by business purpose (Dodika Ltd and others v United Luck Group Holdings Ltd)

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Allocation of claims to a track

What is allocation?At an early stage in a claim, the court will provisionally allocate the claim to what it thinks is the most appropriate 'track' for...

Costs of discontinuing a claim—the general rule

What is discontinuance?Discontinuance is the means by which a claimant can bring all or part of the proceedings it has instigated to an end by serving...

Model paragraphs for standard multi-track directions

This Precedent and Drafting Note provide guidance on key model directions from the justice.gov.uk website’s ‘menu of model paragraphs’. They should be...

Civil fraud—dishonesty and standard of proof

This Practice Note considers the standard of proof in civil claims based on the defendant’s alleged fraud. It considers the test for dishonesty (per...

Practice notes

Cost orders—interest

DefinitionsThe following definitions are used in this Practice Note:•interest—this is an additional award made to the winning party to effectively...

9th Nov

Practice notes

When is variation of a contract valid?

There are numerous reasons why parties may wish to make changes to their agreement. Most disputes connected with variation of contracts concern...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Jurisdiction—determining an individual’s domicile

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day ie Friday 31 January 2020 has implications for practitioners considering jurisdiction. For...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Claims for rectification

This Practice Note outlines when a claim for rectification may be appropriate, what you need to establish to succeed on such a claim and what evidence...

9th Nov

Precedents

Letter of claim—damages for breach of contract—acceptance of contract repudiation

[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS]FAO [RELEVANT NAME][NAME OF DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANT’S SOLICITOR IF KNOWN][ADDRESS LINE 1][ADDRESS...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Rome Convention—introduction and interpretation

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day, ie Friday 31 January 2020, has implications for practitioners considering applicable law. For...

9th Nov

Precedents

Part 36 offer—claimant Part 36 offer letter

[insert name and address of defendant or defendant's legal representative][insert date]Without prejudice—save as to costsDear [insert organisation...

Produced in partnership with David Juckes, Barrister of Hailsham Chambers 12th Jan

Precedents

Drop-hands settlement offer—post issue of proceedings

[ON YOUR LETTERHEAD][WITHOUT PREJUDICE SAVE AS TO COSTS][Insert date][Insert name and address of other party’s solicitor]Dear [insert contact...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Default judgment—general principles for setting aside

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU on exit day, ie Friday 31 January 2020, has implications for practitioners considering default judgment. For...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Expert reports

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Making an additional claim under CPR 20—contribution and indemnity claims

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Court etiquette

The most important rule is to be polite. If you are polite to everyone at all times, it is hard to go seriously wrong.The judgeMake sure all mobile...

9th Nov

Precedents

Letter to client on disclosure obligations under CPR 31

This Precedent letter covers disclosure obligations under CPR 31. It does not apply to proceedings subject to the disclosure pilot scheme under CPR PD...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Quia timet injunctions

What is quia timet relief?Injunctions are generally awarded where a party has already suffered a wrong. For guidance on injunctions generally, see...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Negligence—when is the duty of care breached?

Having established that a duty of care exists (see Practice Note: Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?), it is then necessary to consider...

Produced in partnership with Professor Richard A Buckley 12th Jan

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Rescission of a contract

What is rescission of a contract?The remedy of rescission is available to a party whose consent, in entering into a contract, has been invalidated in...

9th Nov

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Business and Property Courts—the disclosure pilot scheme

Business and Property Courts—the disclosure pilot schemeIntroductionThis Practice Note considers the disclosure pilot scheme which applies across the...

12th May

Practice notes

CE-File—electronic filing and case management in the Rolls Building and other courts

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...

5th May

COVID-19

Practice notes

CE-File—introduction to electronic filing in the Rolls Building and other courts

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...

5th May

COVID-19

Practice notes

Business and Property Courts—shorter trials scheme

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...

26th Apr

Practice notes

Commercial Court—case management

This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with:•Practice Note: Commercial court—Case management conference (CMC)•Case management—checklist,...

26th Apr

Practice notes

Commercial Court—list of common ground and issues

This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with Practice Notes:•Commercial Court—case management•Commercial court—Case management conference...

21st Apr

Practice notes

Statements of case in the Commercial Court

References to the Guide are to the Commercial Court Guide.This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with Practice Notes:•Claim form—the...

21st Apr

Practice notes

Commercial court—case management conference (CMC)

This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with:•Practice Note: Commercial court—case management•Case management—checklist, Practice Notes: Case...

21st Apr

Practice notes

Business and Property Courts

Coronavirus (COVID-19)The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by measures concerning process and...

9th Apr

Practice notes

Chancery Division—orders

Where your case is proceeding in the Chancery Division (which includes the Patents Court, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, the Insolvency...

9th Apr

Precedents

Pre case management conference order—Leeds courts

CLAIM NO:[IN THE LEEDS COUNTY COURT][IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE][INSERT] DIVISIONLEEDS DISTRICT...

9th Apr

Precedents

Letter requesting adverse documents under Business and Property Courts disclosure pilot scheme

[Insert name and address of recipient][Insert date]PRIVATE, CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGEDDear [insert name of recipient][Insert case name and claim...

9th Apr

Precedents

Chancery Division—draft order

Claim No. [insert claim number].[IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [insert location]]][Specify...

9th Apr

Precedents

Chancery Division—standard directions for a case management conference

There be a Case and Costs Management Conference before the Master in Hearing Room [insert number] First Floor, The Rolls Building, 7 Rolls Building,...

9th Apr

Practice notes

Chancery Division—factual witness evidence

This Practice Note provides guidance on witness statements and factual evidence for use at trial in the Chancery Division under Chapter 19 of the...

8th Apr

Practice notes

CE File—background to the electronic system in Chancery [Archived]

ARCHIVED: this archived Practice Note is not maintained and is for background information purposes only. Further, some of the links may not direct you...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Chancery Division—expert evidence

This Practice Note provides guidance on expert evidence in the Chancery Division under Chapter 17 of the Chancery Guide.In particular, it considers...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Tracker—Out-of-court appointments of administrators and e-filing

Coronavirus (COVID-19)This content contains guidance on subjects impacted by the Coronavirus Act 2020 and related changes to court procedures and...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Business and Property Courts—flexible trials scheme

This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your...

7th Apr

Precedents

Letter to client about disclosure under the Business and Property Courts disclosure pilot scheme

PRIVATE, CONFIDENTIAL & PRIVILEGED[Insert name and address of client][insert date]Dear [insert name of contact at the client]Explaining the disclosure...

Produced in partnership with Moya Clifford of Hill Dickinson LLP 6th Apr

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Intervening bankruptcy prevents decision on third party debt orders (Michael Wilson v Sinclair)

Commercial Court strikes out £58m unlawful means conspiracy claim (King v Stiefel)

Measure of damages for fraudulent misrepresentation clarified (Glossop Cartons and Print v Contact (Print & Packaging))

Contracts—‘Reasonable detail’ in notice clause determined by business purpose (Dodika Ltd and others v United Luck Group Holdings Ltd)

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Allocation of claims to a track

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