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Desirability of proceeding against all defendants in the same jurisdiction takes libel claim over section 9 jurisdiction hurdle (Soriano v Forensic News)

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Desirability of proceeding against all defendants in the same jurisdiction takes libel claim over section 9 jurisdiction hurdle (Soriano v Forensic News)

Exception permits admission in evidence of ‘without prejudice’ statements from mediation (Berkeley Square Holdings v Lancer Property Asset Management)

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Court of Appeal strikes out Quincecare and dishonest assistance claims (Stanford v HSBC)

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Back to the future—in-depth analysis of Lipton and another v BA City Flyer Ltd

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Novation—why and how to novate a contract

There may be times when, rather than assigning the benefit of an agreement to a third party, the original parties wish instead to end their...

Tort—the different types of tort

This Practice Note identifies the main torts (bar negligence and nuisance, which are covered elsewhere in our related content) and their key...

What is a third party debt order (TPDO)?

What is a third party debt order (TPDO)?Third party debt orders were previously known as 'garnishee' orders and operated under the regime provided for...

Strike out—no reasonable grounds for bringing or defending the claim (CPR 3.4(2)(a))

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

Practice notes

Part 18 requests for further information (CPR 18)

This Practice Note provides guidance on when to make a request for further information under CPR 18, the timing of the request, what information you...

9th Nov

In-house

Practice notes

Costs order—what happens when no order is made?

The general rule—no costs recoveryThe general rule is that where a court order does not make any provision as to costs the parties are not entitled to...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Case management—court's powers—Dispute Resolution

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

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

Costs orders—Sanderson and Bullock orders

Sanderson and Bullock orders—what are they?Sanderson and Bullock orders are co-defendant costs orders which may be appropriate in circumstances in...

Produced in partnership with Nevil Phillips of Quadrant Chambers 12th Jan

Practice notes

Litigant in person costs—financial loss and hourly rates

CPR 46.5(4) sets out how the costs will be calculated and this is either by reference to:•proven financial loss, or•the amount for the time reasonably...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Termination for breach of contract

The termination of a contract by reason of one party’s breach of contract arises as follows:•one party to the contract is in breach of contract•the...

9th Nov

In-house

Practice notes

Defences to Tort Claims

Defending a tort claim—general considerationsIn reality, many claims are ‘defended’ on the basis that the defendant either did not owe the claimant a...

Produced in partnership with Aileen McErlean of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

In-house

Practice notes

Preparing trial bundles

Note: this Practice Note deals with the preparation of bundles for trial. For information on preparing bundles for interim applications, see Practice...

9th Nov

In-house

Practice notes

Contractual damages—non-pecuniary losses

This Practice Note considers the different categories of contractual damages that may be available for non-financial loss (non-pecuniary loss), ie...

Produced in partnership with Zainab Hodgson and Kavidha Clare of CMS 12th Jan

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

Costs-only proceedings (Part 8)

This Practice Note explains costs only proceedings which are brought as Part 8 claims and are used to obtain a court order that there should be an...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Instructing an expert under the Guidance for the instruction of experts in civil claims

This Practice Note should be considered in conjunction with:•Practice Note: Instructing an expert•Checklist—letter of instruction to expert•precedent:...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Extension of time

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

COVID-19

Practice notes

Part 36 offers—costs consequences of rejection or non-acceptance

Note: This Practice Note is relevant only to Part 36 offers as considered under CPR 36 in force as from 6 April 2015. For guidance on transitional...

Produced in partnership with Alice Nash of Hailsham Chambers 12th Jan

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

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Practice notes

Dispute resolution: key appeal cases—2021

One of the difficulties for dispute resolution practitioners is keeping up to date with developments in case law that affect their practice area, or,...

19th Apr

Practice notes

Supreme Court—permission to appeal

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

16th Apr

Practice notes

Imposing conditions on an appeal

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

15th Apr

Practice notes

Permission to appeal—the application

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

15th Apr

Practice notes

Grounds of appeal—introducing new evidence

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

15th Apr

Practice notes

Permission to appeal—case management decisions

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

14th Apr

Practice notes

Appeals—costs recovery

This Practice Note considers whether it is possible to recover the costs incurred during an appeal. The costs rules dealing with appeals are set out...

13th Apr

Practice notes

Civil appeals—court specific guidance

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

12th Apr

Practice notes

Supreme Court—completing an application for permission or notice of appeal and how to respond

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

12th Apr

Practice notes

Supreme Court—starting and managing the appeal

Coronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

12th Apr

Precedents

Draft Minute of order in the Court of Appeal upon application under CPR 15.18(2)

UPOn reading the Appellant’s Notice sealed on [insert date] and the Respondent’s Notice sealed on [insert date][And]UPon hearing from [counsel for]...

9th Apr

Practice notes

Dispute Resolution: key appeal cases—2017 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. One of the difficulties for practitioners is keeping up to date with...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Dispute Resolution: key appeal cases—2016 [Archived]

Court of Appeal—professional negligenceARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Appellant's notice—pre October 2012 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.NOTE: SAVE FOR WHERE THE APPEAL NOTICE WAS FILED OR PERMISSION TO APPEAL WAS...

8th Apr

Practice notes

Civil appeals—leapfrog appeals procedure

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

8th Apr

Practice notes

Dispute resolution: key appeal cases—2020 [Archived]

ARCHIVED: One of the difficulties for dispute resolution practitioners is keeping up to date with developments in case law that affect their practice...

8th Apr

Practice notes