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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...
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
Non-compliance with pre-action provisionsThis Practice Note considers when non-compliance with a pre-action protocol or the Practice Direction Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols may result in a party being sanctioned and what those sanctions might be.For more general guidance on the extent to which
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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