Legal Precedents

[ Name of creditor’s law firm ] [ Address line 1 ] [ Address line 2 ] [ Postcode ] [ Date ] [ Ref: [ insert reference ] ] Dear [ insert name ] [ Creditor’s name ] AND [ Debtor’s name ] Letter of claim We write to acknowledge your letter of claim dated [ insert date ]......

[ On the headed notepaper of the creditor’s solicitors ] Our ref: [ insert ] FAO [ Insert name ] [ Name of debtor’s solicitors ] [ Address line 1 ] [ Address line 2 ] [ Postcode ] [ Date ] Dear [ insert name ] [ Insert creditor’s name ] AND [ insert debtor’s name ] Letter of claim We refer to our letters of [ insert date(s) ] regarding the above issue concerning [ insert brief details ]. Notwithstanding the requests within that correspondence, our client remains unpaid for the outstanding payment [ s ] identified below. Accordingly, this constitutes our client’s letter of claim, issued pursuant to the Pre- Action Protocol for Debt Claims (the Protocol). We set out below details of our client’s claim and enclose copies of the principal documents. We also enclose a copy of the Protocol for your reference, together with the required...

Claim Number: HQ [ insert number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE KING’ S BENCH DIVISION ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS LIST Parties: (1) [ Insert full name of first claimant ] (2) [ Insert full name of second claimant ] [ Claimant OR Claimants ] against [ Insert full name of defendant ] Defendant Particulars of Claim The [ Claimant OR Claimants ] At all material times, the [ First ] Claimant has held the role of [ role or nature of work of the First Claimant ]. [ In addition, the First Claimant serves as [ office or post ] of the Second Claimant [ if the second claimant is a corporation ] ]. [ The Second Claimant was formed on [ date ] and conducts business as [ set out the nature of the second claimant’s business or services ]. ] The...

The purpose of the claim form The claim form commences proceedings. It sets out the key information for the case, including the court reference to be used on all subsequent court documents, the identities of the parties, the relief sought, the particulars of claim (including any claim for interest), and the claimant’s contact details (typically the claimant’s solicitor). General guidance on the content of a claim form is available in the Practice Note: Claim form—the contents. This Precedent offers a template with suggested wording for use in a defamation claim. It is intended to assist with the particular issues to consider when completing a claim form for such proceedings. The claim form forms part of a suite of Precedents and should be read alongside: Particulars of claim (defamation) Defence (defamation) Reply (defamation) Final Order (defamation) In particular, it should be considered with the Precedent: Particulars of claim...

Claim No.: HQ [ insert claim number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE KING’ S BENCH DIVISION ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS LIST PARTIES: (1) [ Insert full name of claimant/first claimant ] (2) [ [ Insert full name of second claimant ] ] [ Claimant OR Claimants ] and [ Insert full name of defendant ] Defendant REPLY Save for the admissions contained within it and any averments expressly accepted below, the [ Claimant joins OR Claimants join ] issue with the Defendant upon his Defence. References to paragraphs are to the Defence. The [ Claimant denies OR Claimants deny ] that the words complained of, in the meanings alleged at paragraph 8.1 of the Defence, are true. Without limiting the breadth of that denial as regards the particulars of truth advanced in support of those imputations, the [ Claimant pleads OR Claimants plead ] as follows: ...

Claim No.: HQ [ insert claim number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE KING' S BENCH DIVISION ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS LIST Parties: (1) [ Insert full name of claimant/first claimant ] (2) [ [ Insert full name of second claimant ] ] [ Claimant OR Claimants ] and [ Insert full name of defendant ] Defendant DEFENCE The Defendant admits paragraph 1 of the Particulars of Claim. It is asserted that [ add facts and matters about the claimant(s) relevant to defence ] Paragraphs 2 and 3 are accepted. The Defendant accepts having published an article called '[ insert title of article or heading or description of publication ]' on [ insert date ] at [ insert URL of website in cases of publication online ], which contained the words complained of as identified at paragraph 7 of the...

Claim No.: HQ [ insert claim number ] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICEKING’ S BENCH DIVISIONROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICEMEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS LIST THE HONOURABLE JUDGE [ insert name of judge ][ Insert date(s) of hearings ] Parties: (1) [ Insert full name of claimant/first claimant ] (2) [ [ Insert full name of second claimant ] ] [ Claimant OR Claimants ] and [ Insert full name of defendant ] Defendant ORDER UPON the trial of this Claim having taken place on [ dates ] AND UPON HEARING [ insert name ] of Counsel for the [ Claimant OR Claimants ], and [ insert name ] of Counsel for the Defendant(s), including at the hearing addressing matters that were consequential to......

ARCHIVED This Precedent is archived and no longer maintained. This case study assists with the registering of a judgment in line with the enforcement provisions contained in Regulation ( EC) 44/2001, Brussels I ( Chapter III, section 2)......

This set of training resources comprises Power Point templates, suitable as the foundation for single or multiple seminars delivering guidance on the law of defamation. They align with the Defamation Act 2013, and topics addressed include: the difference between libel and slander the elements of a defamation claim damage to reputation and serious harm the issues of publication available defences and remedies Trainers are expected to treat these slides as a practical springboard for their presentations, adapting and editing them as necessary so that they suit, and reflect, their specific circumstances. The training materials can be customised. Follow the link below......

Address of Website Operator Dear [ insert organisation name ] Notice and take-down letter We represent [ insert client details ] and write on their instructions. On [ date ], our client became aware that the following statement(s) have appeared on a website you host at [ details of URL ] (the Website): [ Insert statement ] [ Insert statement ] [ Insert statement ] (the Defamatory Statements). A dated [ screenshot AND/ OR copy ] is enclosed for your reference. [ The Defamatory Statements remain on the Website as at the date of this letter and continue to be accessible within the jurisdiction. ] [ Where the client is not expressly named in the Defamatory Statements, explain here how the client can be identified from the Defamatory Statements ]......

[ To be printed on the claimant solicitors’ letterhead ] Our ref: [ insert your file reference for this matter ] FAO [ RELEVANT NAME ] [ NAME OF PROPOSED DEFENDANT’ S SOLICITORS, IF ANY ] [ ADDRESS LINE 1 ] [ ADDRESS LINE 2 ] [ POSTCODE ] [ DATE ] Dear [ insert name ] RE [ PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’ S NAME ] AND [ PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’ S NAME ] LETTER OF CLAIM [ We refer to our earlier correspondence dated [ insert date of previous correspondence, if any ]. ] [ As you are aware, we ] act for [ insert client’s full name ], of [ insert full address ]. This correspondence serves as our client’s letter of claim, issued in line with the Practice Direction Pre- Action Conduct and Protocols to the Civil Procedure Rules (the Practice Direction), and a copy is enclosed for your convenient...

[ ON THE HEADED NOTEPAPER OF CLAIMANT’ S SOLICITORS ] Our ref: [ insert your file reference for this matter ] FAO [ RELEVANT NAME ] [ NAME OF PROPOSED DEFENDANT’ S SOLICITORS, IF ANY ] [ ADDRESS LINE 1 ] [ ADDRESS LINE 2 ] [ POSTCODE ] [ DATE ] Dear [ insert name ] RE [ PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’ S NAME ] AND [ PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’ S NAME ] [ [ Further to our correspondence dated [ insert date of previous correspondence, if any ] ] . ] [ As you are aware, we OR We ] represent [ insert client’s full name ], whose address is [ insert full address ]. This document is our client’s letter of claim issued in line with the Practice Direction – Pre- Action Conduct and Protocols of the Civil Procedure Rules (the Practice...

[ To appear on the claimant’s solicitors’ headed notepaper ] Our ref: [ insert your file reference for this matter ] FAO [ RELEVANT NAME ] [ NAME OF PROPOSED DEFENDANT’ S SOLICITORS, IF ANY ] [ ADDRESS LINE 1 ] [ ADDRESS LINE 2 ] [ POSTCODE ] [ DATE ] Dear [ insert name ] RE [ PROSPECTIVE CLAIMANT’ S NAME ] AND [ PROSPECTIVE DEFENDANT’ S NAME ] LETTER OF CLAIM [ Further to our correspondence dated [ insert date of previous correspondence, if any ] ]. We represent [ insert client’s full name ], of [ insert full address ]. This document is our client’s letter of claim, issued in line with the Practice Direction Pre- Action Conduct and Protocols under the Civil Procedure Rules (the Practice Direction). For ease, a copy is enclosed. Please note the closing section of this letter sets out the timeframe for your reply and the...

IN THE [ COURT ] Claim number...

Dear [ insert organisation name ] We respond to your letter of [ insert date ] regarding the documents you supplied on [ insert date ], which you now assert are privileged. We confirm we have neither reviewed the documents, made any copies, nor forwarded them to our client. [ In the circumstances, we are willing to return our copies of the documents to you and enclose them with this correspondence. Nonetheless, we do not necessarily accept that the documents attract privilege and our client reserves his/her/its position in that regard. OR However, having regard to the contents of your letter, we do not accept that the documents are privileged, for the reasons set out below: [ set out reasons, remembering that you have not read these documents ] Accordingly, as matters presently stand, we do not agree that you are entitled to the return of the...

Dear [ insert organisation name ] We are writing to notify you that [ we OR our client ] mistakenly provided you with privileged material by means of [ our letter and attachments dated [ insert date ] ] and to seek the prompt return of that material. The documents concerned are [ identify the documents with precision ]. In relation to [ identify document(s) or classes of document(s) ], they are protected by legal advice privilege. Each is a communication between a lawyer and the client made for the purpose of requesting or delivering legal advice and was, and remains, confidential, or is a record of such a communication that was, and remains, confidential. [ The ‘client’ for these purposes is [ identify ‘client’ group within a corporate body ]. ] [ In relation to [ identify document(s) or classes of document(s) ], these are...

[ DETAILS OF DEPONENT ETC. ] IN THE [ COURT ] Claim no. : [ insert claim number ] BETWEEN: [ Insert claimant’s name ] Claimant AND [ Insert defendant’s name ] Defendant AFFIDAVIT OF [ NAME ] I, [ FULL NAME ], of [ ADDRESS ], swear as follows: I provide this affidavit in reply to the [ Claimant’s OR Defendant’s ] application for the inspection of documents dated [ insert date ]. [ I am [ a solicitor registered to practise in England and Wales ] at [ law firm ], and I represent the [ Claimant OR Defendant ] in these proceedings. ] [ I am the [ Claimant OR Defendant ]. ] ......

Dear [ insert organisation name ] We write regarding your [ disclosure list ], in which you clearly state that you are entitled to refuse inspection of a number of pertinent documents on the basis of legal professional privilege. In light of the limited information you have provided, our client is not wholly persuaded that these documents are covered by legal professional privilege. Accordingly, please confirm that you will allow inspection of these documents [ in accordance with the Court’s directions OR in accordance with the CPR OR within [ number of ] days OR . Alternatively, insofar as your client continues to maintain privilege, please provide the following information within [ number of ] days: 1 Please confirm that each document over which your client asserts privilege has been properly and individually assessed for that purpose. Please identify the person or persons who...

Dear [ insert organisation name ], We reply further to your letter dated [ DATE ]. [ Our client is willing to permit your client to review [ identify documents ]. For clarity, this does not amount to any waiver of privilege in relation to any other material. Access will be given [ pursuant to the [ Court’s directions OR CPR ] OR by [ sending you copies ] within [ number of ] days ] . ] [ Our client maintains legal professional privilege over [ identify documents ]. Your client is therefore not entitled to see them at this stage......

This Deed is dated [ date ] Parties [ name ], of [ address ], [ company number ] (‘ A Limited’) [ name ], of [ address ], [ company number ] (‘ B Limited’) together the ‘ Claimants’. Background A Limited and B Limited are Claimants in High Court proceedings in the [ Chancery Division ], under Claim No. [ insert number ], against the Defendant[s]. The Solicitors act for the Claimants in the Litigation. The Claimants were previously wholly-owned subsidiaries of [ Z limited ]. Following the commencement of the Litigation, B Limited ceased to be within [ Z Limited’s ] ownership and is now controlled by new owners. The Claimants propose to enter into an agreement governing the conduct of the Litigation, with particular regard to the apportionment of legal costs, the settlement of...