This lecture sets out the relevant legal principles in relation to professional negligence actions. It covers the various rules on statutory time periods for issuing proceedings and it sets out the law in relation to aggravated damages. The lecture also deals with the procedures adopted for striking out a negligence action for want of prosecution.
The lecture covers a number of topics, including:
- Statute of Limitations
- Date of Accrual of Cause of Action
- Aggravated Damages
- Strike Out for Want of Prosecution
- Overlap Between Legal Services of an Inadequate Standard Under Section 50 of the LSRA Act and Negligent Legal Services
Teaching method:
Lecture, PowerPoint;
Duration & pricing:
- Duration: 1 hour
To book this lecture please refer to: 2026 Legal CPD programme
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