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Collateral Warranties in Construction Contracts The Supreme Court has recently clarified the law around collateral warranties and whether they are ‘construction contracts’ for the purposes of the Housing, Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996, when it handed down judgment in the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct (UK) LLP) [2024] UKSC 23.

Predatory marriage occurs when a person marries another for financial gain. More specifically, it is where a vulnerable person is induced into a marriage with another, who is only entering into the marriage for financial gain. There is no claim per se for a ‘predatory marriage’ but such marriages may lead to claims both relating to the marriage itself and the estate of the vulnerable party. Is a predatory marriage invalid?

A statutory demand is a written demand for payment of a debt within 21 days. It is presented by a ‘creditor' to a business or individual that owes it money (the ‘debtor'). It is usually the first step in bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings. To serve a demand on a company, the sum owed must exceed £750, and for individuals it must be equal to or exceed £5,000.