Category: Act of God | LEXLAW Solicitors & Barristers

business interruption insurance claim solicitors

High Court rules COVID-19 self-isolation counts as force majeure not breach of contract

In Dwyer (UK) Franchising Ltd v. Fredbar Ltd & Bartlett [2021] EWHC 1218 (Ch), the High Court ruled that self-isolating due to coronavirus (COVID-19) counted as ‘force majeure’,…

Post date 25 May 2021
Post author By Sivakumaran Sivathillainathan
Post categories In Act of God, Breach of Contract, Civil Litigation, Contractual duties, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Force Majeure, High Court, HMCTS, Litigation, News
Tags Breach of contract, Civil Litigation, Contractual Duties, Force Majeure, High Court, Judgments, Litigation

Can coronavirus excuse non-performance? How will COVID-19 affect force majeure clauses and breach of contract litigation?

The recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has closed schools, cancelled major sporting events, suspended the Premier League, and forced many institutions to close or recommend employees stay at…

High Court rules COVID-19 self-isolation counts as force majeure not breach of contract

Can coronavirus excuse non-performance? How will COVID-19 affect force majeure clauses and breach of contract litigation?

High Court: Breaches of procedural rules when it comes to expert advice will not be tolerated

High Court provides reminder of the strict rules on valid service of the Claim Form

Government announces 15 year limitation period for “shoddy workmanship” claims

Litigation Lessons: “Weak and speculative” £3.7m professional negligence claimants awarded just £2K