Test revision Flashcards
Does the High Court have to follow CJEU decisions made after the withdrawal period?
No - they may follow them but they are not bound to follow them.
What should the value of the claim be on the claim form?
The value in dispute ignoring interest, contributory negligence and other factors. Make sure to take away any value not in dispute.
In a negligence claim against a child, why would the mother be responsible?
For her OWN negligence for not supervising the child (not the child’s negligence)
When two experts in a case meet, what do they do?
Identify issues, try to agree and try to file a joint statement
In a company with one class of shares, what resolutions must be passed to misapply pre-emption rights?
A members special resolution to disapply pre-emption rights only. Directors have the power to allot shares if there is only one class of shares
What is the Public Sector Equality Duty?
Places requirements on bodies in the public sector including local councils including showing a regard for removing or eliminating disadvantages suffered by those who have a protected characteristic
When can capital losses be used?
They can be used to offset gains in future years, but cannot be used to offset any other income. If losses exceed gains, it can be carried forward.
Do companies have an annual exempt amount for CGT?
No - they are charged corporation tax of 19% and have no exempt amount.
Can you claim for lost years if life expectancy is shortened?
Yes, but it will be reduced by the amount you would have spent on living expenses during that period.
Can you have a non-compete clause in an employment contract?
These restrictive covenants are usually void for illegality unless a court finds it is reasonably necessary to protect the employer’s legitimate interests
Is voluntary assumption of risk a complete defence?
Yes, if you encourage a driver to drive drunk for example, you will not be able to claim for negligence.
Pure economic loss caused by negligent misrepresentation requirements
The defendant KNOWS the purpose of the statement and the person to whom it is being made
Designated Professional Bodies Exemption
- must be incidental to both the legal advice and the work of the firm as a whole 2. must not receive compensation from anyone else without accounting to the client for it (applicable for insurance even)
Who is able to make an application for security of costs?
The defendant only - if worried the claimant will not be able to pay costs
What are exempt assets for chargeable gains?
cars (moveable wasting chattels), government stocks. They cannot be used to offset losses either.
Under the model articles, what powers do directors have on the application to register share transfer?
Absolute power to refuse.
If a witness cannot be found and did not sign a witness statement, what can the solicitor do?
seek permission to serve a witness summary that the witness would give if called.
Ground for judicial review - right to be heard
Before a decision is made that adversely affects an individual, that individual has the right to be heard
What dispute does the Chancery division deal with? (10 plus 2 specialist courts)
- Equity & trusts
- commercial fraud
- tax
- IP
- land
- business disputes
- contentious probate
- regulatory work
- bankruptcy
- insolvency matters
PLUS Bankruptcy court and Companies Court (shareholder disputes, insolvency matters)
What disputes does the King’s Bench division deal with? (6)
- Defamation
- Breach of contract
- negligence
- PI
- land possession
- non-payment of debts