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Navigate the complexities of the appellate process with practical guidance tailored for civil appeals. Enhance your understanding of procedural nuances and strategic considerations critical for challenging or defending lower court decisions. Equip yourself with expert insights to effectively manage documentation, timelines and hearings in appellate courts.

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No harm, no foul? Court of Appeal provides clarifications around controllers’ liability in the context of compensation claims under Article 82 of the UK GDPR (Farley and others v Paymaster (1836) Ltd (trading as Equiniti) (Information Commissioner intervening))

No harm, no foul? Court of Appeal provides clarifications around controllers’ liability in the context of compensation claims under Article 82 of the UK GDPR (Farley and others v Paymaster (1836) Ltd (trading as Equiniti) (Information Commissioner intervening))

No harm, no foul? Court of Appeal provides clarifications around controllers’ liability in the context of compensation claims under Article 82 of the UK GDPR (Farley and others v Paymaster (1836) Ltd (trading as Equiniti) (Information Commissioner intervening))

RTA Small Claims Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) updates—in force 1 October 2025

RTA Small Claims Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) updates—in force 1 October 2025
September 2025 update to Chancery Guide and accompanying Practice Note

September 2025 update to Chancery Guide and accompanying Practice Note
Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—4 September 2025

Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—4 September 2025

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What is a tort?

What is a tort?

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 claim

Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claim

Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...

Rescission of a contract

Rescission of a contract

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 judicata

The doctrine of res judicata

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...

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Reserved judgments

Reserved judgmentsWhat is a reserved judgment?A court can reserve judgment by giving its decision at a later date in writing, after the trial or...
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Novation—why and how to novate a contract

Novation—why and how to novate a contractThere may be times when, rather than assigning the benefit of an agreement to a third party, the original...
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Produced in partnership with Jon Chapman of Clarkslegal LLP
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Void contracts

Void contractsWhen is a contract a void contract?A void contract is one that is wholly lacking in legal effect. A contract will be void where:•the...
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30th May
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Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?

Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?This Practice Note considers the first question to ask when faced with a prospective claim in...
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Produced in partnership with Professor Richard A Buckley M.A, D.Phil, DCL, Oxford of University of Reading
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Declaratory relief

Declaratory reliefThis Practice Note considers when, why and how you can apply to court for declaratory relief (a declaration from the court) and what...
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2nd Jun
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The different torts—property, people and animals

Tort—the different types of tortThis Practice Note identifies the main torts (bar negligence and nuisance, which are covered elsewhere in our related...
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30th May
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The application notice—form N244

The application notice—form N244This Practice Note provides guidance on completing the most common form of application notice, form N244.This Practice...
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2nd Jun
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Court etiquette

Court etiquetteThe 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...
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Stay of civil proceedings—when can you apply to stay a claim?

Stay of proceedings—when can you apply to stay a claim?This Practice Note considers the question of when court proceedings can be stayed. It...
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30th May
Practice notes

Promissory estoppel

Promissory estoppelFor guidance on the basic features of the doctrine of estoppel and the different classifications it has been subject to, see...
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30th May
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Grounds of appeal—appealing a finding of fact

Grounds of appeal—appealing a finding of factWhen will the court allow an appeal against a finding of fact?The appeal court will only allow an appeal...
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2nd Jun
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Restitution for unjust enrichment—elements of the claim

Restitution for unjust enrichment—elements of the claimWhat is unjust enrichment and when is it used?A claim based on unjust enrichment is one which...
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2nd Jun
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Interest on judgment debts

Interest on judgment debtsThis Practice Note provides guidance on claiming interest on judgment debts.For information on claiming interest when...
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2nd Jun
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Misrepresentation—what statements will establish a claim?

Misrepresentation—what statements will establish a claim?This Practice Note considers the requirement for there to be a false statement of fact for an...
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Produced in partnership with Harriet Campbell of Penningtons Manches Cooper
30th May
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The tort of deceit

The tort of deceitDeceit—what is it?A deceit occurs when a misrepresentation is made with the express intention of defrauding a party, subsequently...
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Permission to appeal—hearing and next steps

Permission to appeal—hearing and next stepsAppeals in contempt proceedingsSpecial rules apply to appeals in contempt proceedings. This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with Practice Note: Civil contempt proceedings—appeals, purges and discharge.Determining an application for permission to

Grounds of appeal—appealing a finding of fact

Grounds of appeal—appealing a finding of factWhen will the court allow an appeal against a finding of fact?The appeal court will only allow an appeal where the decision of the lower court was:•wrong, or•unjust because of a serious procedural or other irregularity in the proceedings in the lower

Grounds of appeal—introducing new evidence

Grounds of appeal—introducing new evidenceWhen will an appeal be allowed?The appeal court will only allow an appeal where the decision of the lower court was:•wrong, or•unjust because of a serious procedural, or other, irregularity in the proceedings in the lower court (CPR 52.11(3))For more

Skeleton Arguments in an appeal—general provisions

Skeleton Arguments in an appeal—general provisionsThis Practice Note contains guidance to the provisions contained within CPR 52, CPR PD 52A, CPR PD 52B and CPR PD 52C. It provides general guidance on skeleton arguments in appeals to the County Court, the High Court and the Court of Appeal. For more