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Did a settlement agreement preclude an application to strike out a second claim? (Farnham-Oliver v RM Educational Resources Ltd)

Did a settlement agreement preclude an application to strike out a second claim? (Farnham-Oliver v RM Educational Resources Ltd)

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Did a settlement agreement preclude an application to strike out a second claim? (Farnham-Oliver v RM Educational Resources Ltd)

Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—23 September 2021

Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—23 September 2021

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—23 September 2021

Deloitte partners escape £19m claim over Barclays swaps

Deloitte partners escape £19m claim over Barclays swaps

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Russian bank's £1.3bn fraud trial delayed over bankruptcy

Russian bank's £1.3bn fraud trial delayed over bankruptcy

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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?

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...

Submission of no case to answer

Submission of no case to answer

Submission of no case to answerIntroductionA defendant may decide to make a submission of no case to answer after the claimant has indicated that it...

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...

Serving outside the jurisdiction with court permission—application and order

Serving outside the jurisdiction with court permission—application and order

This Practice Note addresses issues when serving out of the jurisdiction and the permission of the court is required. It explains how to make an...

Practice notes

What is a tort?

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...
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Produced in partnership with Sri Carmichael of Hardwicke Chambers 19th May
Practice notes

What is a third party debt order (TPDO)?

What is a third party debt order (TPDO)?This Practice Note explains what a third party debt order (TPDO) (previously known as garnishee orders) is as...
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19th May
Practice notes

How to apply for a third party debt order (TPDO)

How to apply for a third party debt order (TPDO)This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions...
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19th May
Practice notes

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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19th May
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Practice notes

Skeleton arguments

Skeleton argumentsThis Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the...
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19th May
Practice notes

Equitable remedies in contractual disputes

Equitable remedies in contractual disputesWhile the primary remedy for contractual breach is that of damages (see Practice Note: Contractual...
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Produced in partnership with Zainab Hodgson of CMS 19th May
Practice notes

Default judgment—requirement to set aside promptly under CPR 13.3

Default judgment—requirement to set aside promptly under CPR 13.3This Practice Note considers the requirement under CPR 13.3(2) for the defendant to...
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19th May
Precedents

Part 36 offer—defendant Part 36 offer letter

[insert name and address of claimant or claimant’s legal representative][insert date]Without prejudice—save as to costsDear [insert organisation...
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Produced in partnership with David Juckes, Barrister of Hailsham Chambers 19th May
Q&As

Can Form N181 (directions questionnaire) be signed by way of electronic signature and, if so, will the court accept an electronic signature as valid?

Can Form N181 (directions questionnaire) be signed by way of electronic signature and, if so, will the court accept an electronic signature as...
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19th May
Practice notes

Fixed costs—money claims

Fixed costs—money claimsTypes of claimsThese types of claims fall into two categories which are set out in CPR 45.1(2)(a) and (b): •CPR...
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19th May
Practice notes

Witness summons

Witness summonsWhere a party to proceedings wishes to compel a witness to attend court or produce documents to the court, they may consider using a...
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19th May
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Practice notes

Costs budgeting—completing Precedent H (costs budget)

Costs budgeting—completing Precedent H (costs budget)On 1 October 2020, changes to both section II of CPR 3 and CPR PD 3E dealing with costs budgeting...
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19th May
Practice notes

Contract interpretation—terms implied by law

Contract interpretation—terms implied by lawExpress and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or...
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19th May
Practice notes

The tort of procuring a breach of contract

The tort of procuring a breach of contractAs set out in The economic torts—overview, the law makes provision to protect a person’s trade or business...
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19th May
Practice notes

Documents to be served on the defendant

Documents to be served on the defendantThis Practice Note sets out the documents that need to be served on the defendant alongside the claim form in...
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19th May
Practice notes

Service of the claim form in the jurisdiction—deemed service (CPR 6.14)

Service of the claim form in the jurisdiction—deemed service (CPR 6.14)This Practice Note considers what is meant by the phrase ‘deemed service’ in...
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19th May

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Practice notes

Coronavirus (COVID-19) implications for dispute resolution in Scotland

Coronavirus (COVID-19) implications for dispute resolution in ScotlandThis Practice Note provides guidance on how the Scottish civil courts are...
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24th Sep
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Practice notes

Motions in Scottish civil litigation

Motions in Scottish civil litigationCoronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by...
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Produced in partnership with Anderson Strathern 24th Sep
Practice notes

Progressing and case managing a civil claim in Scotland

Progressing and case managing a civil claim in ScotlandCoronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note...
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Produced in partnership with Anderson Strathern 23rd Sep
Practice notes

Drafting and lodging pleadings in Scottish civil litigation

Drafting and lodging pleadings in Scottish civil litigationCoronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice...
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Produced in partnership with Anderson Strathern 23rd Sep
Practice notes

Starting a civil claim in Scotland

Starting a civil claim in ScotlandCoronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be affected by...
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Produced in partnership with Anderson Strathern 23rd Sep
Practice notes

Service in Scottish civil litigation

Service in Scottish civil litigationBrexit: The UK's departure from the EU has implications for practitioners considering service of documents in a...
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Produced in partnership with Tim Edward of MBM Commercial 20th Sep
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Practice notes

Arrestment in Scottish civil litigation

Arrestment in Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note considers the position on arrestment in Scotland. For guidance on:•other forms of diligence...
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Produced in partnership with Julie Hamilton of MacRoberts LLP 13th Sep
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Practice notes

Money attachment in Scottish civil litigation

Money attachment in Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note considers the position in Scotland. For guidance on:•other forms of diligence in...
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Produced in partnership with Julie Hamilton of MacRoberts LLP 13th Sep
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Practice notes

Adjudication for debt in Scottish civil litigation

Adjudication for debt in Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note considers the current position on adjudication for debt in Scottish civil...
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Produced in partnership with Julie Hamilton of MacRoberts LLP 13th Sep
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Practice notes

Inhibition in Scottish civil litigation

Inhibition in Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note considers the position in Scotland. For guidance on:•other forms of diligence in Scottish...
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Produced in partnership with Julie Hamilton of MacRoberts LLP 13th Sep
tag iconScottish Law
Practice notes

Enforcement in Scottish civil litigation

Enforcement in Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note considers enforcement in Scotland. For guidance on:•other aspects of Scottish civil...
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Produced in partnership with Julie Hamilton of MacRoberts LLP 13th Sep
tag iconScottish Law
Practice notes

Jurisdiction in Scottish civil litigation

Jurisdiction in Scottish civil litigationBrexit: The UK's departure from the EU has implications for practitioners considering which courts have...
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Produced in partnership with Dr Kirsty Hood QC of Themis Advocates 13th Sep
tag iconScottish Law
Practice notes

Attachment in Scottish civil litigation

Attachment in Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note considers the position in Scotland. For guidance on:•other forms of diligence in Scottish...
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Produced in partnership with Julie Hamilton of MacRoberts LLP 13th Sep
tag iconScottish Law
Practice notes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Scotland tracker

Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Scotland trackerThis table below contains an archive of news analysis on Scotland and Scots law developments of general...
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10th Sep
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Practice notes

Factual evidence in Scottish civil litigation

Factual evidence in Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note deals with factual evidence in a civil action in the Scottish courts. It covers:•what...
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Produced in partnership with Dr Kirsty Hood QC of Themis Advocates 8th Sep
Practice notes

Alternative dispute resolution in Scotland

Alternative dispute resolution in ScotlandBrexit: The UK's departure from the EU has implications for practitioners dealing with cross-border...
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Produced in partnership with Euan McSherry of Aberdein Considine 8th Sep
tag iconScottish Law
Practice notes

Pursuers’ offers in Scottish civil litigation

Pursuers’ offers in Scottish civil litigationCoronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Edgar of Morton Fraser 25th Aug
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Practice notes

The Scottish Personal Injury Pre-Action Protocol

The Scottish Personal Injury Pre-Action ProtocolCoronavirus (COVID-19): The guidance detailing normal practice set out in this Practice Note may be...
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Produced in partnership with Nicola Edgar of Morton Fraser 24th Aug
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Practice notes

Funding Scottish civil litigation

Funding Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note covers funding Scottish civil litigation under the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group...
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Produced in partnership with Tim Edward of MBM Commercial 23rd Aug
tag iconScottish Law
Practice notes

Judicial review in Scotland—protective expenses orders

Judicial review in Scotland—protective expenses ordersThis Practice Note considers protective expenses orders (PEOs) in the context of judicial review...
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Produced in partnership with Graham Horn of MacRoberts LLP 19th Aug

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Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs)

Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs)

Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs)BREXIT: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 (‘IP completion day’) marked the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Following IP completion day, key transitional arrangements come to an end and

The Financial Assistance Scheme—what are the available benefits?

The Financial Assistance Scheme—what are the available benefits?

The Financial Assistance Scheme—what are the available benefits?THIS PRACTICE NOTE APPLIES TO SCHEMES ENTERING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME FROM 1 JANUARY 2012.Where a scheme, its employer(s) and individual members have satisfied the criteria for eligibility into the Financial Assistance Scheme

Reversionary lease by reference

Reversionary lease by reference

 LR1. Date of the lease[date]LR2. Title Number(s)LR2.1 Landlord's title number(s)[title numbers out of which this Lease is granted. Leave blank if not registered]LR2.2 Other title numbers[existing title number(s) against which entries of matters referred to in LR9, LR10, LR11 and LR13 are to be

Qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS)

Qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS)

Qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS)What is QOCS?Qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS) was introduced on 1 April 2013 as part of the Jackson costs reforms following the removal of a claimant’s right to recover additional liabilities from the defendant, ie success fees and after the event (ATE)