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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 judicataWhat is a res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or tribunal with jurisdiction over the cause of...
Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...
Tort—the different types of tortThis Practice Note identifies the main torts (bar negligence and nuisance, which are covered elsewhere in our related...
Electronic working and CE-File—how to use CE-FileThis Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your matter is proceeding, you may also need to be mindful of additional provisions—see further: Court
Discontinuance of a claimAmendments to CPR 38With effect from 6 April 2023, CPR 38 is amended in a number of ways, including:•clarifying that the definition of ‘claim’ in CPR 38 includes ‘a cause of action or part of one’•amending the language of CPR 38.5(2) to refer to the end of ‘the claim’ rather
Pre-trial review (PTR)This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which your matter is proceeding, you may also need to be mindful of additional provisions—see: Court specific guidance.This Practice Note
Relief from sanctions—making or opposing an applicationThis Practice Note should be read in conjunction with:•Practice Notes: How to make an application, Relief from sanctions—when is an application for relief required?, Case management—compliance, Relief from sanctions—the courts’ approach, Relief
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