The High Court has lamented the expenditure of almost £1 million in legal costs by a warring ex-couple whose acrimonious divorce had descended into a murky world of lies, private...
Continue readingMany court battles arise because of a lack of clarity in documentation which leaves an agreement capable of being interpreted in more than one way. A recent case, which...
Continue readingWhen an organisation fails to follow its own rules, the result can be the nullification of decisions taken and, in appropriate circumstances, those who have transgressed the rules can be...
Continue readingThe creation of a power of attorney is a good way of making sure that your affairs are dealt with by a responsible person if you are unable to manage...
Continue readingThe owner of a listed home has avoided a hefty VAT bill in respect of the construction of a garage to house his classic car collection after the First-tier Tribunal...
Continue readingIn general, a landowner does not owe a duty of care to people who voluntarily take risks while on the landowner’s property. However, a recent case in the Court of...
Continue readingWhen cohabitants with children break up, the legal responsibilities of the parents as regards the children are governed by the Children Act 1989. If amicable arrangements as regards the...
Continue readingWhen a 97-year-old woman died, the bulk of her estate passed to her sister, who herself died only months later, and the remainder – ‘the residue’ – was left to...
Continue readingA recent decision of the Supreme Court will come as a relief to anyone concerned that they may be left with an adverse credit rating if they terminate a credit...
Continue readingThe Court of Appeal has handed down a judgment which should warn those engaged in legal disputes that the ‘loser pays costs’ rule in litigation is not a hard and...
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