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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has updated both its Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 guidance and its...
IP analysis: The Court of Appeal held that the 'more likely than not' threshold under section 12(3) of the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) applies to...
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has published updated guidance on completing case administration tasks in MyHMCTS, introducing changes to the...
An English judge on 20 May 2026 denied the former director of a Russian company’s challenge of a London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)...
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
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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