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Court of Appeal finds lawful act duress does not apply where party exerting pressure holds good faith belief in its entitlement
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision to set aside a contract on the basis of lawful act duress where there was no finding of bad …
Court of Appeal confirms test for dishonesty in dishonest assistance claims
The Court of Appeal has held that an accountant member of a multi-disciplinary firm of solicitors was liable as an accessory for dishonestly assisting …
Supreme Court emphasises importance of context in determining meaning in defamation cases
The Supreme Court has unanimously rejected the approach taken by a first instance judge in using dictionary definitions as the starting point for …
Court of Appeal decision emphasises need to plead conspiracy claim in full
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's refusal to allow the claimants to pursue claims in unlawful means conspiracy: Elite …
Court of Appeal gives guidance on scope of fiduciary duty in "secret commissions" case
The Court of Appeal has found that there was no breach of fiduciary duty where an introducing broker failed to inform its client investors of the amount …
Supreme Court considers loss of chance in professional negligence claim
The Supreme Court has given a rare judgment on the court's approach to awarding damages for a "loss of a chance" in a professional negligence …
Court of Appeal clarifies "advice" vs "information" distinction when applying SAAMCO principle in advisers' negligence cases
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that an auditor was not liable for break costs incurred as a result of its negligent advice in relation to the …
Court of Appeal confirms correct legal test for determining a principal's liability for its agent's fraudulent misrepresentation
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that, where a claimant has suffered loss in reliance on an agent's fraud, the principal will be vicariously liable only …
High Court finds entire agreement clause did not exclude liability for misrepresentation
The High Court has held that an entire agreement clause in a commercial contract did not exclude liability for misrepresentation under section 2(1) of …
Directors held liable for inducing breach of contract and unlawful means conspiracy where they placed company into liquidation to avoid outstanding debt
The Technology and Construction Court has upheld economic tort claims against two directors of a limited liability company who placed the company into …
Supreme Court confirms no liability in tort to undisclosed principal provided with bank reference
A recent decision of the Supreme Court confirms that, where a bank reference is requested on behalf of an undisclosed principal, the bank providing the …
Supreme Court confirms employers' duty of care to employees does not extend to the conduct of litigation
The Supreme Court has held that where an employer is sued on the basis that it is vicariously liable for the acts of its employees, it does not owe those …
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