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Further developments on vicarious liability in sexual abuse cases (Blackpool Football Club v DSN)

Further developments on vicarious liability in sexual abuse cases (Blackpool Football Club v DSN)

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Further developments on vicarious liability in sexual abuse cases (Blackpool Football Club v DSN)

A tale of too many applications (Desporte v Bull)

A tale of too many applications (Desporte v Bull)

The following Dispute Resolution news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on A tale of too many applications (Desporte v Bull)

End of insolvency temporary provisions—introduction of new temporary provisions

End of insolvency temporary provisions—introduction of new temporary provisions

The following Banking & Finance news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on End of insolvency temporary provisions—introduction of new temporary provisions

Released unlawful means conspiracy claims struck out because of the terms of parties’ settlement agreement (Maranello Rosso Ltd v Lohomij BV and others)

Released unlawful means conspiracy claims struck out because of the terms of parties’ settlement agreement (Maranello Rosso Ltd v Lohomij BV and others)

The following Commercial news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Released unlawful means conspiracy claims struck out because of the terms of parties’ settlement agreement (Maranello Rosso Ltd v Lohomij BV and others)

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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

English court jurisdiction—requirements

Brexit: The UK's departure from the EU has implications for practitioners considering which courts have jurisdiction. For guidance, see Practice Note:...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Drafting Note for an application notice for permission to serve the claim form using an alternative method or at an alternative place

Coronavirus (COVID-19) considerationsAn application for alternative service can be dealt with on the papers without the need for a court hearing. It...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Witness statement in support of an application for service of the claim form by alternative method or at alternative place

Filed on behalf of the ClaimantWitness statement of [insert initial and surname of witness]Number of witness statement: [insert number of witness...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Witness statement opposing an application for service of the claim form by alternative method or at alternative location

Filed on behalf of the ClaimantWitness statement of [insert initial and surname of witness]Number of witness statement: [insert number of witness...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Order granting retrospective permission to serve the claim form by alternative method or at alternative place

Claim No. [insert claim number].[IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [insert location] OR [Specify...
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7th Dec
Precedents

Order granting prospective permission to serve the claim form by alternative method or at alternative place

Claim No. [insert claim number].[IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS [OF ENGLAND AND WALES OR IN [insert location] OR [Specify...
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7th Dec
Q&As

The claim form has not been served in time. What can I do?

It is possible to make an application to the court for permission to extend the time for service of the claim form. However, when such an application...
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7th Dec
Q&As

I am having difficulty serving the claim form. What can I do?

Solicitors for the claimants can encounter all manner of difficulties in seeking to serve the claim form, especially within the time frame required...
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7th Dec
Practice notes

Alternative service—making an application

Coronavirus (Covid-19): When making applications, these will be affected by the impact of coronavirus, see: Coronavirus (Covid-19) considerations...
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7th Dec
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Practice notes

Alternative service—principles

Coronavirus (COVID-19): the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may impact the ability to serve documents such that a party considers whether to apply for...
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7th Dec
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Practice notes

Serving outside the jurisdiction with court permission—jurisdictional gateways

This Practice Note considers the jurisdictional service gateways or grounds for service set out in CPR PD 6B, para 3.1. The Practice Note reviews the...
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7th Dec

Popular documents

Form of transfer of shares

Form of transfer of shares

Form of transfer of sharesThere are a number of circumstances in which shares in a company may be transferred, eg upon a sale of the shares, through the transmission of the shares by operation of law (eg upon the death or bankruptcy of a shareholder), by gift or upon the enforcement of a charge. For

Mediation—advantages and disadvantages

Mediation—advantages and disadvantages

Mediation—advantages and disadvantagesWhat is mediation?Mediation is one of the most recognised and common forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).It is a form of assisted ADR in the sense that there is a third-party neutral involved who meets with the parties and seeks to help them in

Contract interpretation—express terms in contracts

Contract interpretation—express terms in contracts

Contract interpretation—express terms in contractsExpress and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or implied:•express terms—are terms which are actually recorded in a written contract or openly expressed in an oral contract at the time the contract is made

Guide to using the Lexis®PSL Employment Schedule of Loss application

Guide to using the Lexis®PSL Employment Schedule of Loss application

Guide to using the Lexis®PSL Employment Schedule of Loss applicationThe automated unfair dismissal schedule of loss is designed to make the preparation of a schedule more efficient, accurate and also easier to update. It:•can be used to create a schedule for a claimant or a counter-schedule for a