Cost Lawyers – a lawyer who regulates the legal fees of court proceedings and is regulated by the Association of Cost Lawyers. Cohabitation agreement – it allows unmarried couples living together to enter into a legally binding agreement on the division of property in the event of a breakdown in the relationship. Consequential damages – (also known as indirect losses) arise from a particular circumstance of the case, and not in the normal course of events (which would be a direct loss). Direct loss is the natural consequence of the violation in the normal course of events. Most types of foreseeable losses are direct, including financial losses such as loss of profit and loss of goodwill. Consequential damages are indirect damages and, if not foreseeable, probably not recoverable. In general, indirect damage is only recoverable if the party liable for the damage knew or should have known of this particular circumstance at the time of conclusion of the contract. Legally, this is due to the second part of the rule in Hadley v Baxendale [1854] EWHC Exch J70. In summary, indirect damages are exceptional and often irrecoverable under English law, unless they are foreseeable by the payer and therefore not too far away. The legal test of remoteness was established in Hadley v Baxendale (1854) EWHC 9 Exch 341 and specifies the following two sections on damages: Link 1: Direct losses – losses that have been considered fairly and reasonably by the parties at the time of entering into the contract.
Part 2: Indirect Losses and Consequential Damages – losses that require actual knowledge of special circumstances outside the normal course of events, but that have been disclosed to the defendant or otherwise known to the parties. Stay of proceedings – an order for the stay of civil proceedings Target addressee – the person who is the addressee of the legally binding offer. Land Registry Office – a legal institution whose task is to keep registers of certain legal successions in the country and was established under the Land Registry Act of 1925. Contingency Fee Agreement (CFA) – Also known as a “No Win No Fee” agreement, is a contract between a client and a legal representative that provides that all or past attorneys` fees of the legal representative are payable by the client only in certain circumstances – usually only if the client is successful in the case. A pass fee is usually agreed at the beginning of each lesson. Exclusionary rule – the rule that evidence obtained by illegal means cannot be used in criminal proceedings Obligation – a requirement to take a certain type of action, which may have a legal basis by a contract. Bankruptcy – the legal status of a person or entity that is unable to repay its debts to its creditors. Reservation – is a clause in a legal document that qualifies another section of the Agreement. Solicitor`s Privilege (LPP) – a protection that means that information that a client shares confidentially with their lawyer should never be disclosed without the client`s consent. BVG only applies between a client and his or her lawyer or lawyer. It does not apply to other legal practitioners.
Probate – legal permission granted by an estate registry to a person to take care of another person`s estate after their death. An estate registry is an office where a person can be interviewed to obtain an estate licence. To find your nearest listing or for more information, visit GOV.UK. A judge is an unpaid volunteer without formal legal qualifications who works in a district court. However, there are also district judges (formerly called “stipendiary magistrates” and known in slang as “stipes”) in London and other major cities. Certificate of Practice (CP) – a document issued by the SRA for lawyers that allows a lawyer to perform certain legal work such as advocacy, litigation, probate and transfer. The SRA may impose conditions for an articling certificate that limit the type of work lawyers can do and under what circumstances. Fee recipients – employees of companies that provide legal services. Barrister – a lawyer regulated by the Bar Standards Board, often specializing in courtroom representation, briefings and legal advice. Consent Order – An order approved by the court setting out the terms agreed to by the parties.
The Agreement is legally binding and enforceable. The term “Inns of Court” refers to both a number of buildings in central London and the former law firms based there. Their origins are shrouded in mystery, but inns probably began in the 14th century as inns for lawyers. Now, each lawyer must join one of four surviving inns: Gray`s Inn, Inner Temple, Lincoln`s Inn and Middle Temple. According to the Oxford Dictionary of British History, the temple was the London residence of the Knights Templar until its dissolution and was given to lawyers in the mid-14th century. Freehold – description of land over which only the owner has legal rights. The law can be complicated and is often described in technical terms that may be unknown to many people. This glossary contains brief definitions of legal terms that can be found on this site. There is no database containing all UK legal material, but the 2 main databases are Westlaw Edge UK and LexisLibrary members OR can access both via their Oxford single sign-on details. For more information on this and a list of other useful electronic resources (including free resources), see the Database section in the left column or tab above for specific types of material. Below are books on legal research. Books and resources on the English and Welsh legal systems are available in the Legal System tab.
Contract – an agreement between two or more parties that creates legal obligations for both parties to perform certain actions. Claim – a legal action brought by a person seeking compensation for the loss. Depending on – whether something is related to or emerges from something else. For example, the SRA`s powers to regulate the legal profession derive from various Acts of Parliament. Hearing (legal) – a court case in which the facts of a particular issue are examined and evidence is presented to decide what the outcome should be. Need to brush up on your legal terminology? Here, we`ve created a comprehensive glossary of legal terms you`ll come across while working with us. Arrest warrant – a legal document that allows the police to take certain actions such as arresting a suspect or searching a property. Paralegal – someone who helps lawyers in their work. Paralegals often have a law degree, but no practical qualifications. Our lawyers and lawyers are UK litigation experts. For expert legal advice you can rely on, contact our legal team so we can assess your case.
Injunction – A person who intends to offer voluntary settlement to their creditors may apply to the court for an injunction that, if granted, excludes bankruptcy and other legal proceedings while the injunction is in effect. Obiter – non-essential opinion that is part of a judge`s written judgment and does not become a precedent. Most of the Bodleian Law Library`s British paper collection is located on the ground floor of the library. Legal reports are at Cw UK 100 and reviews at Cw UK 300. British legal monographs are catalogued with different class characters, making it easy to search, this section starts at K to KZ before the main series of legal reports and journals. The legislation on paper can be found on floor 1. Repealed – (an Act of Parliament) that is no longer in force and therefore no longer has legal effect as it is repealed by a subsequent Act. It can be cancelled in whole or in part.
Omission – a failure to perform a particular act when there was a legal obligation or obligation to perform that act. (Legal) grounds – the basis or basis of a claim. Abuse of rights – unfair or inappropriate legal action taken with selfish or malicious intent. Abuse of the law can come from almost any part of the legal system and can include negligent or corrupt lawyers, abuses by law enforcement agencies, or misconduct by the judiciary. Arbitration – a form of alternative dispute resolution where an independent arbitrator can make a legally binding decision without the need for a court. This award can be challenged in court. Early on, hostels played an important role in legal education. Although lawyers no longer reside in hostels, their participation in a series of dinners given by their hostels is a social requirement, and guest speakers at dinners provide some form of continuing education. If new members are being considered for a student body or an invitation to rooms, dinners provide an opportunity to assess their compatibility.
