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The Professional Negligence Pre-action Protocol
As of the 6th April 2015 an amended Professional Negligence Pre-action Protocol came into effect to govern parties pre action behaviour.The purpose of the protocol is to ensure an early exchange of information and hopefully a resolution of the dispute without the necessity for proceedings. Courts treat the protocol as the standard of behaviour for the parties prior to proceedings.
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Qualified Privilege
Qualified Privilege as a Defence in Defamation (May 2025) Introduction In English defamation law, qualified privilege is a defence that protects certain communications made in good faith and in particular contexts. Unlike absolute privilege, which gives complete immunity for statements in Parliament or court, regardless of motive, qualified privilege applies only if the statement is […]
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Surveyor and Valuer Negligence
Damages in Surveyor Negligence Claims: Introduction When a surveyor is negligent, for example, by overvaluing a property or failing to detect serious defects, the purchaser or lender may suffer financial loss. In England and Wales, the law of negligence (often alongside contract law, if the surveyor was directly engaged) sets the framework for recovering […]