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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...
Interdict and interim interdict in Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note considers the position on interdict and interim interdict in Scotland. For guidance on:•some other forms of relief in Scottish civil litigation, see Practice Notes: Retention and rescission in Scottish civil litigation
Specific implement and interim specific implement in Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note considers the position on final orders for specific implement and interim orders for specific implement in Scotland. For guidance on:•some other forms of relief in Scottish civil litigation, see Practice
Civil court structure in ScotlandThis Practice Note provides an overview of the court structure for civil cases in Scotland, covering the Supreme Court, the Court of Session, the Sheriff Appeal Court and the Sheriff Courts. It summarises the role of each court, how they are constituted and their
Retention and rescission in Scottish civil litigationThis Practice Note considers retention and rescission in Scotland. For guidance on:•some other forms of relief in Scottish civil litigation, see Practice Notes: Interdict and interim interdict in Scottish civil litigation and Specific implement
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