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Unfair prejudice and breach of fiduciary duty (Saxon Woods Investments v Costa)

Unfair prejudice and breach of fiduciary duty (Saxon Woods Investments v Costa)

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Unfair prejudice and breach of fiduciary duty (Saxon Woods Investments v Costa)

Court finds compelling justification to continue injunctions to prevent dangerous car-cruising against persons unknown (Birmingham CC and Wolverhampton CC and others v Persons Unknown)

Court finds compelling justification to continue injunctions to prevent dangerous car-cruising against persons unknown (Birmingham CC and Wolverhampton CC and others v Persons Unknown)

Court finds compelling justification to continue injunctions to prevent dangerous car-cruising against persons unknown (Birmingham CC and Wolverhampton CC and others v Persons Unknown)

Daughter entitled to sums for caring for her late mother prior to death (Rogers v Wills)

Daughter entitled to sums for caring for her late mother prior to death (Rogers v Wills)

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Daughter entitled to sums for caring for her late mother prior to death (Rogers v Wills)

Misuse of AI in court and the consequences (Ayinde v Haringey & Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank)

Misuse of AI in court and the consequences (Ayinde v Haringey & Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank)

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Misuse of AI in court and the consequences (Ayinde v Haringey & Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank)

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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...

Practice notes

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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30th May
Practice notes

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
30th May
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Practice notes

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
Practice notes

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
2nd Jun
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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
Practice notes

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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2nd Jun
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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
Practice notes

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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30th May
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Applicable law—common law (contract)

Applicable law—common law (contract)This Practice Note considers when the common law of England and Wales is applied to determine the law applicable to contract claims. It sets out the process by which the courts of England and Wales will apply the common law to determine which law is applicable to

Forum non conveniens—principles

Forum non conveniens—principlesThis Practice Note considers the doctrine of forum non conveniens, also referred to as the appropriate forum or the proper place for a dispute to be determined. This doctrine is of relevance when determining whether the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction to

Anti-suit injunctions—principles

Anti-suit injunctions—principlesThis Practice Note considers anti-suit injunctions which are a form of injunctive relief used to restrain a party from either commencing or continuing court proceedings. It explains what an anti-suit injunction is and the power of the courts to grant such an

Hague Service Convention—service outside the jurisdiction

Hague Service Convention—service outside the jurisdictionThis Practice Note considers the Convention on the service abroad of judicial and extra-judicial documents in civil or commercial matters (1965) (the Hague Service Convention). The convention applies between contracting parties and sets out