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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...
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28th Mar
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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...
1st Mar
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Negligence—when does a duty of care arise?This Practice Note considers the first question to ask when faced with a prospective claim in...
Produced in partnership with Professor Richard A Buckley M.A, D.Phil, DCL, Oxford of University of Reading
28th Mar
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Discharge by frustrationCoronavirus (COVID-19): In addition to the below content on force majeure generally, see also:•Coronavirus (COVID-19)...
1st Mar
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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...
1st Mar
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Forming enforceable contracts—considerationThis Practice Note examines the doctrine of consideration and the key role it plays in English law in...
2nd Mar
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Derivative claim—what it is and when to use itA guide to specific terminology used in this Practice Note is provided—see below.What is a derivative...
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28th Mar
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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...
1st Mar
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Negligence—when is the duty of care breached?Having established that a duty of care exists (see Practice Note: Negligence—when does a duty of care...
Produced in partnership with Professor Richard A Buckley M.A, D.Phil, DCL, Oxford of University of Reading
28th Mar
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The tort of deceitDeceit—what is it?A deceit occurs when a misrepresentation is made with the express intention of defrauding a party, subsequently...
2nd Mar
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Promissory estoppelFor guidance on the basic features of the doctrine of estoppel and the different classifications it has been subject to, see...
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2nd Mar
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Drafting the particulars of claimThis Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR....
2nd Mar
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Proprietary estoppelThis Practice Note considers proprietary estoppel from a generic standpoint.For industry specific guidance on proprietary estoppel...
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2nd Mar
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Breach of statutory dutyThis Practice Note considers claims for damages for breach of statutory duty. For guidance on claims for damages for a...
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28th Mar
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Third party rights—the common law doctrine of privity of contractThis Practice Note discusses the common law doctrine of privity of contract; the...
1st Mar
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CPR Part 8 claims (alternative procedure for claims)This Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant...
1st Mar
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Guideline hourly ratesThis Practice Note considers the Guideline Hourly Rates (GHR) for civil and commercial matters. When determining the extent to...
22nd Apr
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Interim payment on account of costs ordersThis Practice Note considers what an interim payment on account of costs is, when such an order will be made...
22nd Apr
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Costs budgets—revision and variationThis Practice Note considers reviewing and revision/variation of a costs budget. It sets out the relevant rules,...
22nd Apr
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Costs orders—the court's discretionThis Practice Note looks at the court’s discretion to deal with costs under the Senior Courts Act 1981 (SCA 1981)...
22nd Apr
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Funding arrangements—solicitors regulatory requirements [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived. This Practice Note sets out the...
22nd Apr
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Security for costs—making an applicationThis Practice Note sets out information to assist with making an application for security for costs, which...
22nd Apr
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Costs orders—the general ruleThis Practice Note provides information on the general rule that the unsuccessful party will be ordered by the court to...
22nd Apr
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Costs orders—effect of conduct and misconductThis Practice Note looks at the effect of a party’s conduct on both the type of costs order a court will...
17th Apr
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If a solicitor agrees to charge a fixed fee for a piece of work but then does not carry out all the work which was envisaged in the original...
16th Apr
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CFA checklist—non-personal injury agreementsA: General requirementsComplete section A for all conditional fee agreements (CFAs) except for personal...
16th Apr
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Conditional fee agreements—success feesThis Practice Note considers success fees, a form of fee which may be payable as a consequence of a successful...
16th Apr
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Types of conditional fee agreementsThis Practice Note considers the different types of conditional fee agreements (CFAs), highlighting specific issues...
16th Apr
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Damages-based agreements (DBAs)What is a DBA?Section 58AA of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (CLSA 1990) provides that a damages-based...
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Model form of order following detailed assessment and authorising a further payment to the child or protected party’s legal representatives[IN THE...
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Model form of summary assessment order (child or protected party)[IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[Chancery OR King’s Bench]SENIOR COURT COSTS...
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Model form of approval order based on waiver for costs payable to a child or protected party[IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE[Chancery OR King’s...
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Precedent L—Order for detailed assessment (client)Schedule of cost precedents—Precedent LOrder on Client’s Application for Detailed Assessment of...
16th Apr
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Letter to claimant explaining a request for security for costs against a company under CPR 25.27(b)(ii)[insert name and address of client][insert...
16th Apr
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Order for security for costsThis drafting note is to assist with drafting an order providing security for costs.The order for security for costs...
16th Apr
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Schedule of costs—summary assessmentWhen providing a schedule of costs for summary assessment, the information should be set out using Court Form:...
16th Apr
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