Applications for summary judgment and strike out
Summary judgment is A procedure intended to quickly and efficiently determine an entire claim or an issue in dispute in appropriate circumstances.Strike out is a procedure whereby a party in…
Consequences of frustration in contract law
The law takes legally binding contracts seriously and so it is difficult to get out of contracts and escape liability for performance, even when something happens that makes it harder, more…
Loss of Chance – following breach of contract
You may have a loss of chance/opportunity claim if you enter into a contact which is then breached.A recent Supreme Court decision in the case Perry v Raleys Solicitors [2019]…
Child Proceedings – No Contact Order
NO CONTACT ORDERContentsWhat is no contact order child arrangements?What is needed for a no contact order?Prohibited contactHow long is a no contact order in effect?Violation of No Contact OrdersCan I…
What is a Private Prosecution?
A Private Prosecution is a prosecution which is not brought by the Crown Prosecution Service. It is a private prosecution brought by any individual or any company. The right to…
How to evict a problem tenant
If you want to know how to evict a problem tenant, this guide will deal with writing an eviction letter and serving a section 8 or section 21 notice. If…
What are fast track and multi-track claims?
Tracks’ are formal court procedures that allow court claims to be dealt with efficiently and cost-effectively. Simply put, this means that if your claim goes to court, then it can…
Step Parent Parental Responsibility
Step families are more common now. If someone significantly features in a child’s upbringing along with one or both biological parents, how can that relationship be recognised? Do step parents…
Judicial Review Process
Judicial review is the process of challenging the lawfulness of decisions made by public authorities. It is important to understand that a judicial review is not a re-run of the…