Q&As

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Section 2(1) of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 allows a claimant to claim damages for non-fraudulent misrepresentation, unless the representor can prove they had reasonable grounds for believing the statement to be true. If the representor had reasonable grounds for believing the statement to be true, would this mean that the misrepresentation was made innocently? In what circumstances could a claimant claim damages for negligent misrepresentation?

Section 2(1) of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 allows a claimant to claim damages for non-fraudulent misrepresentation, unless the representor can prove they had reasonable grounds for believing the statement to be true. If the representor had reasonable grounds for believing the statement to be true, would this mean that the misrepresentation was made innocently? In what circumstances could a claimant claim damages for negligent misrepresentation?

Section 2(1) of the Misrepresentation Act 1967 allows a claimant to claim damages for non-fraudulent misrepresentation, unless the representor can...

When calculating time, is the day of deemed service the first day to start counting, or does the time start the day after deemed service?

When calculating time, is the day of deemed service the first day to start counting, or does the time start the day after deemed service?

When calculating time, is the day of deemed service the first day to start counting, or does the time start the day after deemed service?CPR Part...

Can a claimant withdraw a notice of discontinuance once served or must new proceedings be commenced?

Can a claimant withdraw a notice of discontinuance once served or must new proceedings be commenced?

Can a claimant withdraw a notice of discontinuance once served or must new proceedings be commenced?The rules of discontinuanceIn order to discontinue...

If the claimant has made a mistake in the naming of the defendant in the claim form and particulars of claim, what should the defendant do? Does it make a difference what the nature of the mistake is?

If the claimant has made a mistake in the naming of the defendant in the claim form and particulars of claim, what should the defendant do? Does it make a difference what the nature of the mistake is?

If the claimant has made a mistake in the naming of the defendant in the claim form and particulars of claim, what should the defendant do? Does it...