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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Zymugorium v Hammonds – a costly lesson in the importance of a written contract
Esme Pearse - July 14th 2023
Inheritance and farming businesses: promises, promises
Napthens - June 29th 2018
There have been several recent High Court cases which have been concerned with deciding whether legally binding promises or assurances have been made by farming parents to their children. In both cases, the provisions in the Last Will and Testament of the Deceased parent were overridden by the verbal promises made by them during their lifetime.
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Warning to ‘check for Tree Preservation Order’ before landscaping
Napthens - June 5th 2018
A solicitor is warning landowners to thoroughly check for tree preservation orders (TPO) before carrying out landscaping work, or face large fines.
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‘Adequately providing’ for partners after death
Napthens - August 26th 2016
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Lewis v Warner [2016] EWHC 1787 (Ch) is interesting within the context of claims brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 on behalf of cohabitees.
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Contestation warning on DIY wills
Napthens - May 21st 2015
Figures recently released by the High Court show that in 2013 there was a 76% increase in inheritance disputes from those heard by the Court in the previous year.
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Warning over online dispute system
Napthens - February 27th 2015
A Lancashire expert is urging caution over a proposed online system to deal with low-value court cases.
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