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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...
Fixed costs—position prior to 1 October 2023This Practice Note considers the fixed costs position prior to 1 October 2023 under Part 45. It explains the purpose of fixed costs and the different categories of claims and costs to which they are applicable.NOTE: The extension of the fixed recoverable
Disbursements—costs recoveryThis Practice Note considers the recovery of disbursements expended during proceedings. It explains what a disbursement is and then covers the court’s general approach to the recoverability of disbursements as well as specific issues that arise in relation to particular
Costs order—what happens when no order is made?This Practice Note looks at the ability to recover costs when a court order makes no provision as to costs. While parties will not be entitled to any costs in relation that particular order, it is important to be aware that in certain circumstances a
Micklefield clausesWhat is a Micklefield clause?It is common for employee share plans to provide that, on termination of employment (or when an employee is given or receives notice of termination of employment), subsisting share awards will be forfeited and subsisting share options will lapse.It is
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