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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...
Misrepresentation—damages as a remedyThis Practice Note considers when damages are available as a remedy for a misrepresentation claim with reference to the Misrepresentation Act 1967 (MA 1967).For consideration of when the courts will rescind a contract for misrepresentation and when parties can
Loss of chance damagesThis Practice Note considers in detail when damages for loss of a chance (loss of an opportunity damages) may be recoverable, with reference to the test in Allied Maples v Simmons & Simmons, its further consideration in Wellesley v Withers and the Supreme Court’s
Claims against directors—key considerations for dispute resolution practitionersThis Practice Note outlines some of the key considerations when dealing with claims concerning company directors. It addresses the definition of a director, the likely claimant(s) in actions involving directors as well
Misrepresentation—falsity (fraudulent, innocent or negligent misrepresentation)A claim for misrepresentation requires that the statement made must have been false. This is the ‘falsity’ requirement.Having established the falsity of a statement, however, the next question is whether that false
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