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HMCTS has published an updated version of its ‘Damages claims release note: other remedy release’, originally published in May 2026 (and previously...
The Online Procedure Rule Committee (OPRC) has published a statement of future priorities, confirming that the online procedure (Rules and Practice...
This week's edition of Dispute Resolution weekly highlights includes: analysis of a number of key DR developments and key judicial decisions including...
The Disclosure Review Working Group (DRWG) has published a summary of survey findings from legal sector stakeholders, regarding disclosure rules under...
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...
After a letter of claim is sent, is there a time limit (apart from the 30-day limit) on when to issue a claim under the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims? If a letter of claim was sent a year ago, is an updated letter of claim required, or can the claim be issued?We have assumed that It is assumed
Limitation—amending a party name and substituting or adding (joinder) of partiesThis Practice Note considers the circumstances when a court may allow the parties to proceedings to be changed (in particular, a new party being added (joined) or substituted for another party) following a relevant
Limitation—fraud, deliberate concealment and mistakeThis Practice Note considers section 32 of the Limitation Act 1980 (LA 1980). In particular, it addresses how a court might apply this provision when considering the postponement of limitation periods in claims involving a fraud, deliberate
In what circumstances can you assign a claim or cause of action?This Practice Note sets out the requirements and considerations for permitted assignment of claims or causes of action in English civil litigation.For guidance on how to assign a claim or cause of action, with particular consideration
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