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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...
30th May
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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...
Produced in partnership with Jon Chapman of Clarkslegal LLP
30th May
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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...
30th May
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Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?This Practice Note considers the first question to ask when faced with a prospective claim in...
Produced in partnership with Professor Richard A Buckley M.A, D.Phil, DCL, Oxford of University of Reading
2nd Jun
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Declaratory reliefThis Practice Note considers when, why and how you can apply to court for declaratory relief (a declaration from the court) and what...
2nd Jun
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Tort—the different types of tortThis Practice Note identifies the main torts (bar negligence and nuisance, which are covered elsewhere in our related...
30th May
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The application notice—form N244This Practice Note provides guidance on completing the most common form of application notice, form N244.This Practice...
2nd Jun
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Court etiquetteThe most important rule is to be polite. If you are polite to everyone at all times, it is hard to go seriously wrong.The judgeMake...
2nd Jun
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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...
30th May
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Promissory estoppelFor guidance on the basic features of the doctrine of estoppel and the different classifications it has been subject to, see...
30th May
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Grounds of appeal—appealing a finding of factWhen will the court allow an appeal against a finding of fact?The appeal court will only allow an appeal...
2nd Jun
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Restitution for unjust enrichment—elements of the claimWhat is unjust enrichment and when is it used?A claim based on unjust enrichment is one which...
2nd Jun
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Interest on judgment debtsThis Practice Note provides guidance on claiming interest on judgment debts.For information on claiming interest when...
2nd Jun
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Misrepresentation—what statements will establish a claim?This Practice Note considers the requirement for there to be a false statement of fact for an...
Produced in partnership with Harriet Campbell of Penningtons Manches Cooper
30th May
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The tort of deceitDeceit—what is it?A deceit occurs when a misrepresentation is made with the express intention of defrauding a party, subsequently...
30th May
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