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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...
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
Appeals to the Court of Appeal—bundlesScope of this Practice NoteThis Practice Note contains guidance to the provisions contained within CPR 52 and CPR PD 52C. They apply to appeals to the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal. They do not apply to appeals in detailed assessment proceedings against
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 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
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