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Response to Reducing the 'settlement' figure

from Matt (mattyc@ntlworld.com)
Careful in quoting Hopkinson vs Tupper as there is now Halifax vs GRant from Feb 2001 in which the 6/12 year rule was shown to be 12 - albeit the defence agruement seemed a bit weak to me.

If you are unsure of the law and find case reports a bit hard to read I would steer clear of quoting them - the solicitors chasing you will have amuch better understanding that most of the users of this site.

They are however, useful, in showing that there is no hard and fast rule as different judges will have differnet opinions. It makes companies think very carefull about court action as they do not know which way the judge will lean and a case proving 6 years would damage them all a great deal.

(posted 8319 days ago)

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