Unsound Mind in UK Law

  • Can There Be Contributory Negligence In Suicide Cases?
    • Mondaq UK
    ... ... negligent after he committed suicide whilst thought to be of sound mind, and damages were reduced by 50% ... Mrs Justice Whipple also had ... (where it could be appropriate to reduce damages by up to 50%) or unsound mind (where it would be inappropriate to attribute any contributory ... ...
  • How To Resolve Disputes With Business Partners
    • Mondaq UK
    ... ... where a partner is of unsound mind (Scotland only); ... where a partner is permanently incapable of ... ...
  • Bournewood - Guidance on Implementation
    • Mondaq United Kingdom
    ... ... the lawful detention of persons of unsound mind, that detention must accord with a procedure prescribed by law. The ... ...
  • Employment Law In England And Wales
    • Mondaq United Kingdom
    ... ... The law is described as at 1 October 2011, so please bear in mind that it may have changed by the time you read it ... 1. The Contract of ... as gross misconduct, neglect of duties, bankruptcy, becoming of unsound mind and conviction of a criminal offence; and post-termination ... ...
  • Will And Estate Disputes Update - December 2018
    • Mondaq UK
    ... ... West and Surrey Supreme Court judgement; Replace the term "unsound mind". In addition, care home managers will be excluded from undertaking ... ...
  • Seclusion After the Human Rights Act: Important New Court Guidance
    • Mondaq United Kingdom
    ... ... the lawful detention of persons of unsound mind ... The importance of the Code for Seclusion ... The Court of ... ...
  • Dentons DCM Quick Guides - Practical summaries of 2021 DCM Hot Topics, condensed to be digested alongside your morning coffee… (UPDATED)
    • JD Supra United Kingdom
    As all those involved in DCM transactions will be acutely aware, the coronavirus pandemic has raised novel logistical challenges regarding the remote signing of transaction documents. On 6 January ...
    ... ... Avoid: A minor, a person who is bankrupt or of unsound mind or frail/infirm/elderly. Acceptable: The witness should be a ... ...
  • Parse The Issues Involving Guardians In Legal Proceedings
    • Mondaq UK
    ... ... Insanity or unsound mind. Still other types of statutes authorize the appointment of a GAL ... ...
  • Lending To Individuals
    • Mondaq UK
    ... ... for any lender involved in lending to individuals to bear in mind and consider the "unfair relationships" provisions of the CCA, which apply ... included in the relevant agreement that the individual was not of unsound mind or a patient for the purpose of any statute referring to mental ... ...
  • Make Up Your Mind!-BLG Banking Law Briefing
    • Mondaq United Kingdom
    ... ... The Vice-Chancellor quoted Mr Berg's conclusion that, "Siebe Gorman is unsound in deciding that such a general charge is a fixed charge if it requires the company to pay the proceeds into its account with the chargee without ... ...
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