Settlement Agreements – Pricing Information
Settlement agreements are legal documents drafted to agree the settlement of possible employment claims and provide a clean break. They are often, but not always, associated with the termination of employment. In order to be valid, the employee must receive advice from a solicitor or from another legally prescribed professional. Some employment claims can only be […]
Claims for Beneficial Interests in Property
Scenario 1 A typical example would be where a couple decide to purchase a property together, but one of them, for whatever reason, can’t get a mortgage. As a result, the property is purchased in the sole name of the person who is able to obtain the mortgage yet the parties intend the beneficial interest […]
Disputes Between Joint Property Owners
Disputes between joint owners can arise where one of the co-owners wants to sell the property to realise their interest, but the other does not want to sell because they wish to live in the property. If the dispute cannot be resolved then it may be necessary to apply to the Court for an order […]
Boundary and Other Neighbour Disputes
Neighbour disputes are a feature of life. Issues arising might include one or more of the following: Boundary disputes The classic boundary dispute between neighbours is usually over a garden fence/wall or a driveway and does not necessarily have any substantial monetary value. However, it may still be important because of the effect it has […]
Inadequate Service Claims
The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (SGSA) implies terms into a contract for the supply of services, that the supply must: Be carried out with reasonable skill and care expected of an ordinary competent member of the profession or trade involved; Be carried out within a reasonable time; Cost no more than a reasonable […]
Claims Arising From a Sale of Defective Goods
Consumers have wide ranging protection under The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (SGA) in relation to the purchase of consumer goods. The SGA implies certain terms into a contract for the sale of goods. So, for example, goods must: Come with good title, i.e. the seller must have the right to sell the goods; Correspond […]