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Dispute Resolution analysis: The Commercial Court set aside an order permitting two claimants to join and serve a Panamanian ship manager, IMC, out of...
The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has published its fourth report of session 2026–27, calling for a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI)...
The Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) has opened a consultation on proposed amendments to Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 5, Practice Direction (PD)...
PI & Clinical Negligence analysis: The Court of Appeal considered an appeal by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), against a first instance decision...
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...
What is the court fee for issuing a claim pursuant to CPR 8 for an order for sale in the Chancery Division?A Part 8 claim is begun by the claimant filing:•Form N208—Claim Form (CPR Part 8)—Commercial Court•the fee payable (where no money is claimed)—£528 in the High Court and £308 in the County
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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