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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...
Limitation—extensions of time under the Limitation Act 1980This Practice Note considers the different ways in which limitation periods may be postponed and/or extended pursuant to Part II of the Limitation Act 1980 (LA 1980).Extension or exclusion of time limitsPart II of the LA 1980, ss 28-34
Limitation—professional negligence claimsThis Practice Note looks at the limitation period for professional negligence (prof neg) claims and explains how to determine the date of accrual in respect of claims in both contract and in tort.For more background information on limitation, see:
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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