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Credit Hire Tutorial
17th January, 2011
Is it reasonable for a claimant to enter into a credit hire agreement if he has been offered an equivalent vehicle free of charge, when will spot hire rates apply (i.e. hire costs without any additional charges for providing the
More...Flat Battery (and why solicitors don't insure cases)
13th January, 2011
Before I get onto After the Event Insurance, I have a problem. We have a run-around Nissan Micra which to be honest we don't use very much. It is on the drive parked with the passenger side against a wall. It has
More...Taxi
10th January, 2011
No, not a reference to Heathrow and my attempts to get away on holiday but to our new branded taxi which is now doing the rounds in Manchester (see arty picture below). Actually, we seem to have been lucky to get
More...PI Fire Sale - Last Few Days Left
5th January, 2011
Bit dramatic I know but it is effectively what the Government is trying to do. All submissions on the Jackson consultation must be in by 14th February and after that they will reply in the spring with details of how
More...The diary of two up and coming athletes (one with a far brighter athletic future than the other)
22nd December, 2010
I run, or rather I plod. I have managed to increase my distance over the years to reach 10k. I used to sprint and you never lose that feeling of competitiveness when the gun shot marks the start. That’s where
More...Postcards from an Ice Rink in England
21st December, 2010
So Daniel has left for sunnier shores and I expect as I write this is currently sipping drinks out of coconuts. A close shave with the airport closing due to snow, but I think the possibility of having to return
More...Warmer Shores
17th December, 2010
This is my last day before I am off on holiday for the Christmas holidays. We are going away this year. I won't tell you where as you will only be jealous - I shall give you a clue though. It
More...Caselaw Review: Crane v Canons Leisure Centre - Success Fee on Costs Draftsman's Fees
16th December, 2010
The Issues: The parties could not agree costs and the matter proceeded to detailed assessment. The claimant’s solicitors instructed costs consultants, acting under delegated authority. Could the work carried out by the costs draftsmen be considered profit
More...Industry Awaits Costs Office Ruling on £105m Success Fee
14th December, 2010
There has been general tut tutting (plus a sharp intake of breath) regarding Leigh Day & Co.'s claim for costs against Trafigura. You may remember the case. If you do, then ignore the next bit: Basically, Oil conglomerate Trafigura was sued by 3
More...Caselaw Review: Dimond v Lovell - Credit Hire Agreements
13th December, 2010
The Issues: The Claimant arranged a replacement car from a credit hire company whilst her vehicle was being repaired. However, the Defendant's insurers refused to pay the hire charges on the basis that: the hire agreement had not been prepared in
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