Sheffield’s MD Law wins company share dispute claim
MD Law has succeeded in a legal battle in the High Court which reinforces the importance of setting up a business correctly with accurate written legal documentation about ownership and shares, rather than undocumented oral agreements. After a two-week trial, involving eight witnesses and two accounting experts, Charles Morrison, sitting as a Deputy Judge in […]
Disclosure in Civil Litigation – A Brief Overview
What is Disclosure? In simple terms, disclosure is the process by which each party makes another party aware of the present or previous existence of evidence that either supports or undermines a party’s case. The rules governing disclosure are set out in Part 31 of the Civil Procedure Rules. What Must Be Disclosed? Under the […]
“Without Prejudice” – What Does It Really Mean?
You may have come across the term “Without Prejudice” in emails, letters, or during business and legal discussions. It is a legal phrase used to indicate that the contents of a communication—whether a letter, email, or conversation—cannot be used against the person who said or wrote it if the discussions or negotiations later break down. […]
Dispute Resolution – The Legal Process Explained
Pre-Action The dispute resolution process begins long before court proceedings, starting with a Letter of Claim (also known as a Letter Before Action or Letter Before Claim). This letter is the Claimant’s primary opportunity to clearly outline their claim, including the legal basis for it, before involving the Court. It is crucial for the Claimant […]
How Reliable is Witness Statement Evidence
A Critical Analysis The preparation of a party’s witness statement is perhaps the most important step in the lead up to a trial. However, it has long since been recognised that the reliability of such evidence is, like many other aspects of life, subject to the inherent fallibility of human memory. As I can attest […]
