Limitation Act 1980: Primary legislation governing statutory time limits for bringing different types of claims in England and Wales. Essential for determining claim validity periods.
Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including requirements for pre-action conduct and protocols that must be followed before commencing court proceedings.
Contracts Act 1999: Legislation governing contractual relationships and rights, relevant for claims arising from contract disputes.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses, specifically relevant for commercial debt claims.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in England and Wales, essential for any claims involving consumer disputes.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair trading practices, relevant for claims involving misleading or aggressive commercial practices.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality of goods and services, important for claims involving defective products or substandard services.
Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct: Court guidelines specifying the conduct expected of parties before commencing legal proceedings, including requirements for claims letters.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations 2015: Regulations governing alternative methods of resolving disputes, which should be considered and mentioned in claims letters where appropriate.
Civil Evidence Act 1995: Legislation governing the admissibility of evidence in civil proceedings, relevant for structuring claims and presenting evidence.
Evidence Act 1851: Historical legislation still relevant for certain aspects of evidence in civil claims.
SRA Code of Conduct: Professional rules governing solicitors' conduct, including requirements for communication with opposing parties and claim handling.
Law Society Guidelines: Professional guidelines providing best practices for legal correspondence and claims handling procedures.
