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For almost 60 years the court has been asked to consider what happens to money already paid by way of instalments in relation to a contract if the contract is rescinded and the seller retains the property which is the subject matter of the contract? Read more
While lawyers were all brought up on the principle of “freedom to contract”, there appears to be a growing trend that the Courts are today prepared to take a more restrictive approach when it comes to construing scope of an exclusion clause. The latest example of this can be found in the recent Court of Appeal case of Kudos Catering (UK) Limited –v- Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited [2013] EWCA Civ 38. Read more
Some criticise the law for standing still, while society marches on. The law as to what is an unenforceable penalty clause was first set out almost 100 years ago in Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co Ltd v New Garage and Motor Co Ltd [1915] AC79. Read more
Jonathan Ely discusses the government's newly announced planning initiatives designed to boost its free schools programme. Read more
Article about what constitutes a village green, and the new Growth and Infrastructure Bill. Read more
Local Government analysis: How will government plans to devolve decision-making in transport schemes affect local authorities and the wider community? Judith Damerell, examines the latest developments for Lexis Nexis News Read more
We offer our advice to those taking part in the 2012 Property Triathlon. Read more
In 2010 the media got rather excited about the some big changes proposed by the Protections of Freedoms Bill - DNA databases, CCTV control, vetting and barring, etc. However, one (let's say) slightly less immediately exciting provision concerned the outlawing of clamping motor vehicles in car parks. Fast forward two years and the Protections of Freedoms Bill finally received royal assent on 1 May - and now certain private land owners are getting excited! Read more
“My fit-out contractor caused a fire, damaging the whole building. My landlord is seeking compensation for the damage. Can I pass on this liability to the contractor?” Clare Reddy goes through the options. Read more
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that an implied tender contract will not arise where there tender process is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2006. Read more
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