Pre-action and limitation

Navigate the intricacies of dispute resolution with our expert guidance on pre-action and limitation considerations. Prepare robust pre-action tactics and comprehend the statutory deadlines that govern your case’s viability. Stay ahead with practical strategies and insights tailored specifically for dispute resolution specialists.

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MoJ announces interim chair appointment to Legal Services Board

MoJ announces interim chair appointment to Legal Services Board
Variation of budget after trial, oppressive behavior, Part 36, and a payment on account of costs (Barry & Barry v Barry)

Variation of budget after trial, oppressive behavior, Part 36, and a payment on account of costs (Barry & Barry v Barry)

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Variation of budget after trial, oppressive behavior, Part 36, and a payment on account of costs (Barry & Barry v Barry)

Master of the Rolls delivers speech on AI and Article 6 ECHR

Master of the Rolls delivers speech on AI and Article 6 ECHR
CJC Futures Group report recommends digital inclusion strategy and AI safeguards

CJC Futures Group report recommends digital inclusion strategy and AI safeguards

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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...

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...

Tort—the different types of tort

Tort—the different types of tort

Tort—the different types of tortThis Practice Note identifies the main torts (bar negligence and nuisance, which are covered elsewhere in our related...

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
28th Mar
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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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1st Mar
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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
28th Mar
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Discharge by frustration

Discharge by frustrationCoronavirus (COVID-19): In addition to the below content on force majeure generally, see also:•Coronavirus (COVID-19)...
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1st Mar
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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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1st Mar
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Forming enforceable contracts—consideration

Forming enforceable contracts—considerationThis Practice Note examines the doctrine of consideration and the key role it plays in English law in...
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2nd Mar
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Derivative claim—what it is and when to use it

Derivative claim—what it is and when to use itA guide to specific terminology used in this Practice Note is provided—see below.What is a derivative...
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Produced in partnership with Mark Hubbard of New Square Chambers
28th Mar
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Stay of 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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1st Mar
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Negligence—when is the duty of care breached?

Negligence—when is the duty of care breached?Having established that a duty of care exists (see Practice Note: Negligence—when does a duty of care...
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Produced in partnership with Professor Richard A Buckley M.A, D.Phil, DCL, Oxford of University of Reading
28th Mar
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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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2nd Mar
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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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Produced in partnership with Nicholas Macklam of Radcliffe Chambers
2nd Mar
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Drafting the particulars of claim

Drafting the particulars of claimThis Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR....
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2nd Mar
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Proprietary estoppel

Proprietary estoppelThis Practice Note considers proprietary estoppel from a generic standpoint.For industry specific guidance on proprietary estoppel...
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Produced in partnership with Nicholas Macklam of Radcliffe Chambers
2nd Mar
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Breach of statutory duty

Breach of statutory dutyThis Practice Note considers claims for damages for breach of statutory duty. For guidance on claims for damages for a...
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Produced in partnership with Professor Richard A Buckley M.A, D.Phil, DCL, Oxford of University of Reading
28th Mar
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Third party rights—the common law doctrine of privity of contract

Third party rights—the common law doctrine of privity of contractThis Practice Note discusses the common law doctrine of privity of contract; the...
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1st Mar
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CPR Part 8 claims (alternative procedure for claims)

CPR Part 8 claims (alternative procedure for claims)This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant...
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1st Mar

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Limitation—tort claims

Limitation—tort claimsThis Practice Note addresses the issues arising out of the Limitation Act 1980 (LA 1980) in relation to tort claims. It looks at limitation periods for actions founded on tort, with particular focus on joint tortfeasors, concurrent duties between contract and tort claims,

Letter of claim—breach of contract

Letter of claim—breach of contract[ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF THE CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS]FAO [RELEVANT NAME][NAME OF DEFENDANT OR DEFENDANT’S SOLICITOR IF KNOWN][ADDRESS LINE 1][ADDRESS LINE 2][POSTCODE][DATE]Dear [insert name][PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’S NAME] AND [PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’S NAME]LETTER OF

Defendant’s response to a letter of claim

Defendant’s response to a letter of claim[ON YOUR FIRM’S LETTERHEAD][Insert name and address of the claimant’s solicitors, including any reference number/name of the responsible lawyer if given in the letter of claim][Insert date][Insert your reference]Dear [insert organisation name][Insert

Amended pre-action protocols likely in force 6 April 2015

Dispute Resolution analysis: the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) is in the process of making significant amendments to a number of the pre-action protocols and will be introducing a new debt protocol. We understand that it is likely that the following protocols will come into force on 6 April