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How to use Precedent H to recover your legal costs
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How to use Precedent H to recover your legal costs

Posted on 31st October 2018 in Dispute Resolution

The normal rule in litigation is that the successful party is entitled to recover its costs from the other party. The Civil Procedure rules now give courts wide discretion in controlling the amount of costs parties can recover.
Jill Headford

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Jill Headford

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What is the time limit to contest a Will?
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What is the time limit to contest a Will?

Posted on 28th September 2018 in Dispute Resolution

Time limits to challenge a will depend on the type of claim being contemplated.
Martin Laver

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Martin Laver

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Horse dealers warranties
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Horse dealers warranties

Posted on 11th June 2018 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Dispute Resolution

The term “dealer” could apply to anyone selling even a single horse if they have a horse-related business. They don’t have to be an actual horse dealer in the traditional sense.
Jill Headford

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Jill Headford

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Buying a horse via an agent
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Buying a horse via an agent

Posted on 01st June 2018 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Dispute Resolution

The use of agents when buying and selling horses is commonplace.
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Jill Headford

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Guide to the Consumer Rights Act and buying a horse
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Guide to the Consumer Rights Act and buying a horse

Posted on 21st September 2017 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Dispute Resolution

Has the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA), which replaces the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (SGA) from October 2015, put buyers in a better position to reject a horse after purchase? 
Jill Headford

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Jill Headford

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What is a Disputed Will?
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What is a Disputed Will?

Posted on 13th September 2017 in Dispute Resolution

Sometimes there are problems with the will itself and sometimes people are unhappy with the contents of the will.
Martin Laver

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor
Who can inherit when there isn’t a Will?
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Who can inherit when there isn’t a Will?

Posted on 07th September 2017 in Dispute Resolution

When someone dies intestate, it means that the deceased died without a will, or a will was revoked by an action such as getting married, or physically destroying the will, or the will was invalid.
Martin Laver

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor
Control of Horses Act 2015
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Control of Horses Act 2015

Posted on 01st June 2017 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Dispute Resolution

A new law is now available to tackle the problem of fly-grazing in England.
Jill Headford

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Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor
Can you help someone sign a Will?
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Can you help someone sign a Will?

Posted on 03rd May 2017 in Dispute Resolution

The High Court has set aside a Will where it appeared the testator had help signing it.
Martin Laver

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor
Disputes involving Executors
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Disputes involving Executors

Posted on 28th April 2017 in Dispute Resolution

Executors need to undertake a number of duties to the estate, primarily around the assets of the estate. However, this can often leed to a number of disputes.
Martin Laver

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor
How can a Will be disputed or challenged?
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How can a Will be disputed or challenged?

Posted on 26th September 2016 in Dispute Resolution

Distributing the estate of someone who has died is a process that sadly often results in legal disputes between family and friends. This is particularly the case if they feel that they haven’t been included in the Will and ought to have been or have been ‘short changed’ in some way. 
Martin Laver

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Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor
What is the difference between agricultural use and Equestrian use?
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What is the difference between agricultural use and Equestrian use?

Posted on 02nd November 2015 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Planning and Licensing, Dispute Resolution

You own land which you want to use for equestrian purposes. You need to be aware of the planning legislation on keeping horses on agricultural land. Failure to comply with the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA) could result in enforcement action.
Jill Headford

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Jill Headford

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