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Starting and progressing a civil claim
Checklists and practice notes on areas like debt claims, corporate disputes, and civil fraud to make sure you’re familiar with the particular procedural provisions governing a dispute and the underlying substantive law.
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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published a thematic report on digitalisation as part of the overarching HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)...
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed the appellants’ appeal and allowed the respondent’s cross-appeal in UniCredit Bank GmbH, London Branch v...
This week's edition of Dispute Resolution weekly highlights includes: analysis of a number of key DR developments and key judicial decisions including...
Dispute Resolution analysis: An application for security for costs was made in circumstances where the claimant tried to enforce arbitration awards...
Arbitration analysis: In Petroleum Exploration (PVT) Ltd v Frontier Holdings Ltd and another , the Commercial Court dismissed a section 67 challenge...
Latest Dispute Resolution Practice Notes
This Practice Note tracks the progress of secondary legislation introduced as part of the government’s post-Brexit reform agenda. It includes a...
When will the court allow an appeal against a finding of fact?The appeal court will only allow an appeal where the decision of the lower court...
This Practice Note introduces the UK’s Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018).For higher-level introductions to data protection law in the UK, see...
For guidance from the Senior Court Costs Office (SCCO) on how detailed assessment hearings are to be conducted, see Practice Note: SCCO guidance for...
This Practice Note considers the hearing of contempt proceedings under CPR 81 (also referred to as ‘committal proceedings’), including whether the...
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These training materials consist of template PowerPoint slides that can be used as the basis of one or more training seminars on defamation law. The...
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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...
Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claim
Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...
Rescission of a contract
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 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...
Reserved judgments
Reserved judgmentsWhat is a reserved judgment?A court can reserve judgment by giving its decision at a later date in writing, after the trial or...
Novation—why and how to novate a contract
Novation—why and how to novate a contractThere may be times when, rather than assigning the benefit of an agreement to a third party, the original...
Void contracts
Void contractsWhen is a contract a void contract?A void contract is one that is wholly lacking in legal effect. A contract will be void where:•the...
Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?
Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?This Practice Note considers the first question to ask when faced with a prospective claim in...
Declaratory relief
Declaratory reliefThis Practice Note considers when, why and how you can apply to court for declaratory relief (a declaration from the court) and what...
The different torts—property, people and animals
Tort—the different types of tortThis Practice Note identifies the main torts (bar negligence and nuisance, which are covered elsewhere in our related...
The application notice—form N244
The application notice—form N244This Practice Note provides guidance on completing the most common form of application notice, form N244.This Practice...
Court etiquette
Court etiquetteThe most important rule is to be polite. If you are polite to everyone at all times, it is hard to go seriously wrong.The judgeMake...
Stay of civil 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...
Promissory estoppel
Promissory estoppelFor guidance on the basic features of the doctrine of estoppel and the different classifications it has been subject to, see...
Grounds of appeal—appealing a finding of fact
Grounds of appeal—appealing a finding of factWhen will the court allow an appeal against a finding of fact?The appeal court will only allow an appeal...
Restitution for unjust enrichment—elements of the claim
Restitution for unjust enrichment—elements of the claimWhat is unjust enrichment and when is it used?A claim based on unjust enrichment is one which...
Interest on judgment debts
Interest on judgment debtsThis Practice Note provides guidance on claiming interest on judgment debts.For information on claiming interest when...
Misrepresentation—what statements will establish a claim?
Misrepresentation—what statements will establish a claim?This Practice Note considers the requirement for there to be a false statement of fact for an...
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Case management
The procedural role of the court in ensuring the disposal of disputes in accordance with the overriding objective.
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