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Did a settlement agreement preclude an application to strike out a second claim? (Farnham-Oliver v RM Educational Resources Ltd)

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Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—23 September 2021

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Deloitte partners escape £19m claim over Barclays swaps

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Russian bank's £1.3bn fraud trial delayed over bankruptcy

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Stay of 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...

Submission of no case to answer

Submission of no case to answerIntroductionA defendant may decide to make a submission of no case to answer after the claimant has indicated that it...

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...

Serving outside the jurisdiction with court permission—application and order

This Practice Note addresses issues when serving out of the jurisdiction and the permission of the court is required. It explains how to make an...

Practice notes

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...

Produced in partnership with Sri Carmichael of Hardwicke Chambers 19th May

Practice notes

What is a third party debt order (TPDO)?

What is a third party debt order (TPDO)?This Practice Note explains what a third party debt order (TPDO) (previously known as garnishee orders) is as...

19th May

Practice notes

How to apply for a third party debt order (TPDO)

How to apply for a third party debt order (TPDO)This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions...

19th May

Practice notes

Third party rights—the common law doctrine of privity of contract

Third party rights—the common law doctrine of privity of contractThis Practice Note discusses the common law doctrine of privity of contract; the...

19th May

In-house

Practice notes

Skeleton arguments

Skeleton argumentsThis Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the...

19th May

Practice notes

Equitable remedies in contractual disputes

Equitable remedies in contractual disputesWhile the primary remedy for contractual breach is that of damages (see Practice Note: Contractual...

Produced in partnership with Zainab Hodgson of CMS 19th May

Practice notes

Default judgment—requirement to set aside promptly under CPR 13.3

Default judgment—requirement to set aside promptly under CPR 13.3This Practice Note considers the requirement under CPR 13.3(2) for the defendant to...

19th May

Precedents

Part 36 offer—defendant Part 36 offer letter

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

Produced in partnership with David Juckes, Barrister of Hailsham Chambers 19th May

Q&As

Can Form N181 (directions questionnaire) be signed by way of electronic signature and, if so, will the court accept an electronic signature as valid?

Can Form N181 (directions questionnaire) be signed by way of electronic signature and, if so, will the court accept an electronic signature as...

19th May

Practice notes

Fixed costs—money claims

Fixed costs—money claimsTypes of claimsThese types of claims fall into two categories which are set out in CPR 45.1(2)(a) and (b): •CPR...

19th May

Practice notes

Witness summons

Witness summonsWhere a party to proceedings wishes to compel a witness to attend court or produce documents to the court, they may consider using a...

19th May

COVID-19

Practice notes

Costs budgeting—completing Precedent H (costs budget)

Costs budgeting—completing Precedent H (costs budget)On 1 October 2020, changes to both section II of CPR 3 and CPR PD 3E dealing with costs budgeting...

19th May

Practice notes

Contract interpretation—terms implied by law

Contract interpretation—terms implied by lawExpress and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or...

19th May

Practice notes

The tort of procuring a breach of contract

The tort of procuring a breach of contractAs set out in The economic torts—overview, the law makes provision to protect a person’s trade or business...

19th May

Practice notes

Documents to be served on the defendant

Documents to be served on the defendantThis Practice Note sets out the documents that need to be served on the defendant alongside the claim form in...

19th May

Practice notes

Service of the claim form in the jurisdiction—deemed service (CPR 6.14)

Service of the claim form in the jurisdiction—deemed service (CPR 6.14)This Practice Note considers what is meant by the phrase ‘deemed service’ in...

19th May

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Defence and counterclaim (civil claim generic)

Defence and counterclaim (civil claim generic)Claim No. [insert claim number][IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND...

20th Sep

Precedents

Defence (civil claim generic)

Defence (civil claim generic)Claim No. [insert claim number][IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN...

20th Sep

Precedents

Reply (civil claim generic)

Reply (civil claim generic)Claim No. [insert claim number][IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN...

20th Sep

Precedents

Particulars of claim—contractual debt claim

Particulars of claim—contractual debt claimClaim No. [insert claim number][IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND...

15th Sep

COVID-19

Q&As

Do you include the VAT element in a debt claim when issuing the letter of claim and claim form?

Do you include the VAT element in a debt claim when issuing the letter of claim and claim form?This Q&A considers the scenario where A has a claim...

9th Sep

Precedents

Letter of claim—contractual debt claim

Letter of claim—contractual debt claim[On the headed notepaper of the creditor’s solicitors]FAO [Insert name of the debtor’s solicitors][Address line...

8th Sep

COVID-19

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Practice notes

Starting a debt claim—a practical guide

Starting a debt claim—a practical guideThis Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the...

24th Aug

Practice notes

Debt claims

Debt claimsThis Practice Note is concerned with simple contractual debts which usually arise in the course of commercial transactions. It does not...

19th Aug

Practice notes

Discharging a contractual debt

Discharging a contractual debtThis Practice Note provides guidance on discharging a contractual debt. It explains how to establish when a debt is due...

18th Aug

Practice notes