Chris Bryden

This Q&A discusses the authority concerning the scope of the solicitor’s duty to establish the ownership of property when taking Will instructions.

This Q&A considers whether a claim for restitution is a claim for a liquidated or an unliquidated sum.

This Q&A considers the meaning of ‘loss of revenue’ and ‘loss of business’ in exemption clauses in commercial contracts.

This Q&A considers whether an applicant can request costs incurred in preparing court bundles.

This Q&A looks at whether maintenance liabilities may be considered to be a 'priority debt'.

This Q&A considers whether there is any statutory or common law backing for the stipulation that a lease of more than seven years must be registered before a break notice may be exercised.

This Q&A considers whether there is any case law on the use of CPR 55.19 by the court and the factors that are taken into account where an application has been made against a party to set aside a possession order.

This Q&A considers the incidental powers which are available to a railway company under section 14 of the Railway Regulation Act 1842.

This Q&A considers whether there is any case that provides that expert evidence in financial proceedings is necessary in particular cases that support the need for an expert pensions valuation.

This Q&A considers whether there's case law that confirms payment of interest on a capital sum that can be construed as payment in respect of the debt and thereby extend limitation under section 29(5) of the Limitation Act 1980.

This Q&A deals with the right of a subtenant to apply for relief from forfeiture where the subtenant company had not been incorporated at the time of grant of the sublease, and with the right of a mortgagee to seek relief where the mortgagee’s charge has not been registered.

This Q&A considers the guidance available regarding professional fees that may be charged by a solicitor acting on behalf of a lay deputy.

This Q&A considers the scenario where a party is using a third party's bank account as their own, to the effect that the bank account should be disclosed as part of financial remedy proceedings.

This Q&A looks ownership of ashes after cremation.

This Q&A considers whether a private college can be prevented from contracting with a provider of bus services for a bus route which is for their private hire only and not made available to the public.

The Q&A considers a landlord’s obligation to respond to a tenant’s request for confirmation of the validity of a break notice.

This Q&A considers whether a corporate landlord could be considered as a 'fit and proper person' for the purposes of the statutory test set out in Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order.

This Q&A considers the powers of a justices' legal adviser to make costs orders in family proceedings.

This Q&A considers whether there is any case law in favour of a claimant in tripping accidents in supermarkets.

This Q&A considers whether there is any caselaw in favour of a claimant in tripping accidents in supermarkets.