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Pre-action conduct, offers, costs and funding

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  1. Under the Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct, what is a reasonable period for the defendant to respond to a letter of claim in a straightforward case?
  2. A claimant refuses without good reason to engage in ADR before issuing proceedings. What may the court do?
  3. In which circumstance has a claimant 'beaten' a defendant's Part 36 offer?
  4. A claimant makes a Part 36 offer of £80,000 which the defendant rejects. At trial the claimant is awarded £95,000. Which consequence is available under CPR 36.17(4)?
  5. What is the minimum period for acceptance, known as the relevant period, in a Part 36 offer made before trial?
  6. A claimant wins at trial. Which is the general rule on costs under CPR 44.2?
  7. On a detailed assessment, how does the standard basis differ from the indemnity basis of costs?
  8. Mrs Parr is injured in a road accident and brings a personal injury claim. She loses at trial. What protection does qualified one-way costs shifting give her?
  9. A solicitor agrees to act for a client under a conditional fee agreement. Which statement describes it?
  10. Which statement about legal professional privilege is correct?

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