To identify the circumstances in which a court may find an employer to be vicariously liable for a tort committed by an employee it is useful to trace...
Brexit: As of exit day (11 pm on 31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the...
Interest on general damagesEntitlementA claimant is entitled to simple interest at a rate the court deems fit.The rateInterest on general damages is...
Timing and procedureA claimant can apply for an interim payment order after the end of the period for filing an acknowledgment of service.See Practice...
Who may apply for a group litigation order and when?It is worth noting that, subject to obtaining the appropriate consent (on which see: Application...
What is a group litigation order?Multiple claims can be managed by the court under a group litigation order (GLO). GLOs may be made, before or after...
IntroductionThis Practice Note is provided specifically to set out the fundamental change to workplace accident claims brought about by the enactment...
Originally produced in partnership with David Robinson of Thompsons Solicitors. Updated in partnership with Andrew Wilson.See Practice Note: Did the...
The reasonable person testOnce a court has determined that a common law duty of care exists between the parties, the next stage is for the claimant to...
IntroductionOver the past decade or so, motor insurers have adopted and developed a strategy for identifying and dealing with road accident personal...
If this question is answered in the affirmative, the defendant may have a complete defence to any claim brought against them. This defence is commonly...
OverviewIn civil proceedings, surveillance evidence is most commonly used by defendants in personal injury claims. Its aim is to show any difference...
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