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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 claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...
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...
Limitation—extensions of time under the Limitation Act 1980This Practice Note considers the different ways in which limitation periods may be postponed and/or extended pursuant to Part II of the Limitation Act 1980 (LA 1980).Extension or exclusion of time limitsPart II of the LA 1980, ss 28-34
Limitation—professional negligence claimsThis Practice Note looks at the limitation period for professional negligence (prof neg) claims and explains how to determine the date of accrual in respect of claims in both contract and in tort.For more background information on limitation, see:
Standstill agreements to suspend or extend limitationThis Practice Note provides guidance on standstill agreements (or tolling agreements) used for either suspending the running of limitation or extending the period of limitation. It explains the distinction between such standstill agreements and
After a letter of claim is sent, is there a time limit (apart from the 30-day limit) on when to issue a claim under the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims? If a letter of claim was sent a year ago, is an updated letter of claim required, or can the claim be issued?We have assumed that It is assumed
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