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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—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—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,
Standstill agreements to suspend or extend limitationThis Practice Note provides guidance on standstill agreements (or tolling agreements) used for either suspending the running of limitation or extending the period of limitation. It explains the distinction between such standstill agreements and
What is the limitation period for a breach of fiduciary duty claim? Does the period run from the date of breach or the date when the breach could reasonably have been discovered?Regarding limitation periods generally, see Practice Notes: Limitation—the principal limitation periods and Limitation Act
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