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This Will Is Wrong – Rectification
If there is a mistake in a Will then, in certain circumstances, a Will can be rectified. Those circumstances are strictly limited though and set out in Section 20 Administration of Justice Act 1982.
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“Capacity”: What Is It & How Do You Contest A Will Based On Incapacity?
One of the grounds for contesting a Will is incapacity. Incapacity on the part of the person making the Will can take various forms, such as dementia. Someone who does not have the mental capacity to make a legally valid Will may also come under undue influence during the process of making it.
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The importance of identifying land benefiting from a restrictive covenant
In the recent case of Bath Rugby Ltd v Greenwood and others, the Court of Appeal found that a restrictive covenant that pre-dated the Law of Property Act 1925 had not been annexed to benefiting land, because the extent of that land had not been identified.
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Hey! Teachers! Leave the kids alone!
In this article, we dissect the recent case involving a longstanding university lecturer and the tale of her terminated employment.
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Misconduct vs Professional Negligence
Many people use the terms misconduct and negligence interchangeably as if they mean the same…
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Can You Sue a Barrister for Negligence?
Can You Sue a Barrister for Negligence?
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S106 Agreements, Affordable Housing and CILs
In a recent case, the High Court decided in favour of Wealdon District Council costing…
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Time Limits for Professional Negligence Claims
If a professional fails to uphold their responsibilities or fulfil their duties, you may be entitled to bring a claim for professional negligence against them. If you have suffered damage or loss financially as a result of negligence, the law enables such losses to be recoverable from the relevant professional.
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Compensation for Professional Negligence
You can make a claim for damages for professional negligence when a professional fails to carry out their duties to a reasonable standard of skill and care. Professional negligence compensation varies according to the nature of your claim and the extent of loss or damage you have experienced.
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MEES regulations
With the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) beginning 31 October in Glasgow and everyone looking at the future of environmental pledges and legislation, it’s probably a good time to reflect on the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations.
