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Guide to the Consumer Rights Act and buying a horse

Posted on 21st September 2017 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Dispute Resolution

Has the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA), which replaces the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (SGA) from October 2015, put buyers in a better position to reject a horse after purchase? 

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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What is a Disputed Will?

Posted on 13th September 2017 in Dispute Resolution

Sometimes there are problems with the will itself and sometimes people are unhappy with the contents of the will.

Posted by

Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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Who can inherit when there isn’t a Will?

Posted on 07th September 2017 in Dispute Resolution

When someone dies intestate, it means that the deceased died without a will, or a will was revoked by an action such as getting married, or physically destroying the will, or the will was invalid.

Posted by

Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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Control of Horses Act 2015

Posted on 01st June 2017 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Dispute Resolution

A new law is now available to tackle the problem of fly-grazing in England.

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Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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Disputes involving Executors

Posted on 28th April 2017 in Dispute Resolution

Executors need to undertake a number of duties to the estate, primarily around the assets of the estate. However, this can often leed to a number of disputes.

Posted by

Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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How can a Will be disputed or challenged?

Posted on 26th September 2016 in Dispute Resolution

Distributing the estate of someone who has died is a process that sadly often results in legal disputes between family and friends. This is particularly the case if they feel that they haven’t been included in the Will and ought to have been or have been ‘short changed’ in some way. 

Posted by

Martin Laver

Partner and Solicitor

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What is the difference between agricultural use and Equestrian use?

Posted on 02nd November 2015 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Planning and Licensing, Dispute Resolution

You own land which you want to use for equestrian purposes. You need to be aware of the planning legislation on keeping horses on agricultural land. Failure to comply with the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA) could result in enforcement action.

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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Who is selling this horse anyway?

Posted on 20th March 2014 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Dispute Resolution

The case appears to have turned into a dispute about whether the apparent seller was in fact selling the horse as an agent for someone else. 

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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What to do if a dog attacks your horse

Posted on 19th April 2012 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Dispute Resolution

There are laws to encourage people to keep their dogs safely under control and provide a remedy for anyone injured by a dog.  What happens if a horse is injured?

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Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor

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Do you need planning permission for a stable?

Posted on 19th December 2011 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Planning and Licensing, Dispute Resolution

Generally speaking, planners view the keeping of horses as a hobby as less of a planning issue than commercial equestrian uses.

Posted by

Jill Headford

Partner and Solicitor