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As regular readers know, we at 1CL like nothing better of an evening than to huddle round the chambers wireless listening to the government’s pronouncements on the issues of the day. For the last few months, admittedly, the news has been dominated…
Yesterday, John Bryant and Conor Kennedy provided an introduction to probate law. They covered:
How is a valid will drawn?
What are the duties of personal representatives?
How may they be challenged?
How may a will be challenged…
Following the much anticipated decision of the Court of Appeal in Swift v Carpenter John Ross QC and Thomas Yarrow provide a comprehensive analysis of the difficulties accommodation claims present for the courts, the detail of the decision in Swift (including explaining…
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, Chloe Jenkins of BLM and Jack Harding of 1 Chancery Lane Chambers have successfully defended a claim against the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and North Yorkshire County Council brought by a claimant who fell whilst crossing a…
Grahame Aldous QC is joining an Inns of Court College of Advocacy panel of expert speakers for a webinar to discuss issues arising from expert evidence before the courts. Grahame is the editor of the ICCA Guide to the Preparation, Admission and…
In this webinar, Simon Trigger and Dominique Smith discuss the topic of fundamental dishonesty. They cover the relevant case law and talk about some things to look out for.
They also discuss fundamental dishonesty in the context of remote hearings, as well…
We’re excited to be taking part in the first virtual Bar Council Pupillage Fair this Saturday, 15th October.
Due to Covid-19, the event is having to be held virtually this year, but this allows more aspiring barristers to attend the event, and…
Yesterday, Edward Bishop QC and Angus Piper took a look at the problem of accommodation claims, in light of the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Swift v Carpenter which was handed down on Friday 9th October. They assessed the judgment, and considered how things…
This week saw the team at 1CL dusting off our scientific calculators and trying to remember our integers from our indices. For on Friday the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Swift v Carpenter [2020] EWCA Civ 1295. The judgment, which…
Swift v Carpenter [2020] EWCA Civ 1295: A Quick Guide
SUMMARY:
The Court departed from the Roberts and Johnstone approach, on the basis that it no longer achieves fair and reasonable compensation for the claimant on cardinal tortious principles.
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