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Mistake in contract law

Mistake in contract law

Mistake in contract lawThis Practice Note considers the legal concept of mistake in contract law. It examines common mistake, mutual mistake,...

Repudiation

Repudiation

RepudiationThis Practice Note concerns repudiation and sets out what a repudiatory breach of contract means. It explains how a repudiatory breach goes...

Agent and principal relationships with third parties

Agent and principal relationships with third parties

Agent and principal relationships with third partiesThis Practice Note deals with the relationships arising between principals, agents and third...

Termination and expiry of contracts

Termination and expiry of contracts

Termination and expiry of contractsThis Practice Note provides an overview of contract expiry and of the different causes of termination and ways to...

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Contract variation

Contract variationThis Practice Note summarises the law, guidance and practice relating to the variation of contracts and deeds. It explains how a...

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2nd Mar

Practice notes

Joint, several, and joint and several liability

Joint, several, and joint and several liabilityContractWhere a contract is made by two or more parties it may contain a promise or obligation made by...

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2nd Mar

Practice notes

Fiduciary Duties

Fiduciary DutiesWho is a fiduciary?There is no comprehensive list of the relationships which give rise to the existence of fiduciary duties under...

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Produced in partnership with Keith Bruce-Smith and Oliver Bishop of Sinclair Gibson LLP

1st Mar

Practice notes

Types of carrier of goods

Types of carrier of goodsThis Practice Note provides an introduction to two types of cargo carrier; common carriers and private carriers, and explains...

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2nd Mar

Q&As

In a business-to-business contract where a contractual long-stop date has passed but the parties wish to continue with the contract, should they document their intention to continue or enter into a new contract?

In a business-to-business contract where a contractual long-stop date has passed but the parties wish to continue with the contract, should they...

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2nd Mar

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Electronic signatures

Electronic signaturesAn electronic signature is the electronic equivalent of a handwritten signature and links a person to the contents of an...

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2nd Mar

Q&As

What is the meaning of a non-exclusive agent? Does this give the agent the right to sell goods other than those of the principal?

What is the meaning of a non-exclusive agent? Does this give the agent the right to sell goods other than those of the principal?Meaning of...

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2nd Mar

Practice notes

Deeds

DeedsUnder English law, legally binding agreements can be made orally, in writing or by deed.This Practice Notice considers the circumstances in which...

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Scope and authority of the agent

Scope and authority of the agentThis Practice Note describes the nature and degree of an agent's authority which is conferred upon it by the...

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1st Mar

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Nature and types of agency

Nature and types of agencyThis Practice Note is an introduction to agency. It describes the essentials of the agency relationship between the...

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1st Mar

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Exclusion and limitation of liability

Exclusion and limitation of liabilityThis Practice Note considers exclusion and limitation of liability in business-to-business (B2B) contracts. It...

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1st Mar

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Carriage of goods by sea—the Hague-Visby Rules

Carriage of goods by sea—the Hague-Visby RulesThis Practice Note explains the Hague-Visby rules (the Rules) which are an international convention...

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Produced in partnership with James Watthey, Quentin Tannock, and Elliott Cook of 4 Pump Court

2nd Mar

Practice notes

Subcontracting

SubcontractingThis Practice Note examines the following legal and practical matters in relation to entering into a subcontract or when granting...

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2nd Mar

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Agreements to agree

Agreements to agreeThis Practice Note considers agreements to agree, and why an agreement to agree certain contractual terms at a future date has...

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2nd Mar

Practice notes

Time of the essence

Time of the essenceThis Practice Note explains the purpose and significance of time of the essence clauses in commercial contracts. It explains the...

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1st Mar

Practice notes

Bailment

BailmentThis Practice Note provides an introduction to bailment, which is a large and complex topic.This Practice Note provides a working definition...

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