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Natural Meaning of Contract Term Prevails [17.05.2013]
In the context of an agreement for the sale of an estate agency business, the Court of Appeal has ruled that a contractual clause should be interpreted in line with its ‘natural meaning’. Notwithstanding the rather surprising outcome, the...
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Businesswoman’s £2.7 Million Divorce Award Upheld [17.05.2013]
A businesswoman who was belittled as being ‘no more than a receptionist’ by her multi-millionaire husband has had her £2.7 million divorce settlement upheld after the Court of Appeal ruled that her ‘exceptional’ contribution to the success...
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Undue Influence Claim Fails [13.05.2013]
Many people fail to make a will, thus causing problems for surviving family members. However, difficulties can also arise when a person makes several wills, particularly if these contain drafting errors.
A recent case concerned a woman who...
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Old Wooden Gate Proves Decisive in Boundary War [03.05.2013]
A 15-year-long boundary dispute between neighbours on an island in the middle of the River Thames, concerning a strip of land measuring just 10 feet in width, has been resolved by a judge who treated the position of an old wooden gate as the...
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Should I Take On a Franchise? [22.04.2013]
There are many potential benefits of buying a franchise, such as having access to well-established business and accounting systems, centralised marketing and a proven business model. Being part of a well-known national brand also has an appeal for...
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Woman Scarred in Boat Accident Wins £55,000 [19.04.2013]
A woman who injured her face when she crashed into a stanchion on a boat during a river trip has been awarded £55,000 in damages.
In April 2008, Sinead McGlinchey, 23, was attending a surprise barbeque party, with four other women, that...
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HMRC Can See Accountants’ Tax Advice to Client [15.04.2013]
A major principle on which the legal system in England and Wales relies is that the communication between a client and his or her lawyer is private. The courts cannot force the disclosure of the communications passing between client and lawyer,...
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Postman Receives Damages for Faulty Footwear [03.04.2013]
A postman who slipped on a manhole cover shortly after being issued with new boots by his employer has won more than £2,000 in compensation for his injuries.
Clive Davey, 47, had refused to wear the boots when they were first given to...
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