Litigation Notes

High Court finds settlement agreement released unknown fraud claims despite absence of express words covering fraud

High Court confirms need for clear indication if shifting from "without prejudice" to "open" communications

The High Court has held that the protection attached to a chain of emails marked "without prejudice" extended to a subsequent email even though it was …

High Court finds accepted Part 36 Offer was superseded by subsequent settlement agreement 

The High Court has held that a settlement agreement was a binding agreement which superseded a previously accepted Part 36 Offer. The settlement …

High Court implies term into settlement agreement enabling claims against remaining parties to continue

In the context of claims relating to an allegedly fraudulent investment scheme, the High Court has held that a settlement agreement reached between the …

High Court agrees not to hand down judgment where settlement was reached after parties received draft judgment