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Hanina v Morland – 2000
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The respondent in this case was tenant in a premises in a house, the freeholder of which had granted a 99 year lease of the first……
Dunlop v Selfridge – 1915
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Contract law – Construction of contract – Consideration. Dunlop was a tire manufacturer who agreed with their dealer to not sell the tires below a recommended retail price (RRP)….
Haseldine v C.A. Daw
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The case involved a hydraulic lift which was used to access the upper floor flats of an apartment block which were rented out to tenants. The landlord remained in occupation of the lift and had insurance against third party risks in the course of using the lift….
Hollier v Rambler Motors – 1972
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Hollier claimed the garage had been negligent and in breach of the implied term that they would take reasonable care of his car….
Easat Antennas Ltd v Racal Defence Electronics Ltd
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
E was a niche, specialist electronic company which worked alongside R to win a communications contract with the Ministry of Defence….
Exclusion Clause Case Summaries
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Contract law exclusion clause cases including incorporation, interpretation and unfair contract terms. The plaintiff bought a cigarette machine for her cafe from the defendant and signed a sales agreement, in very small print, without reading it. …
Esso Petroleum v Harper’s Garage
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The appellant entered into two agreements for the supply of motor fuel to the respondents. The respondents agreed to a tie-in agreement not to resell……
Dooley v Cammell Laird – 1971
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The claimant (C) was a crane operator working for the defendant (D). C was loading cargo from a quay onto a ship when the rope carrying the load snapped….
Gillick v West Norfolk AHA
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Gillick was a landmark decision which raised a number of complex legal issues. The House of Lords were called upon to resolve, first and foremost, the extent of the parental right to control a minor child and when, and indeed whether, such a minor could receive contraceptive advice….
Green v Green [2003] UKPC 39
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The complainant and defendant met when they were both married to another partner. In 1973, they formed a relationship and later had two children….
Evenden v Guildford City
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Evenden was made redundant by the football club. He then claimed for redundancy pay under the Redundancy Payments Act 1965 for his years of employment……
Harris v Birkenhead Corp
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Harris was an infant plaintiff who brought an action against Birkenhead Corporation for damages for the personal injury she had……
Gamerco SA v ICM
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Gamerco were promoters who entered into an agreement to promote a concert in Madrid with the defendants, the corporate persona of the band……
Ghaidan v Godin-Mendoza
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Succession by a homosexual partner to a statutory tenancy under the Rent Act 1977. Ghaidan v Godin-Mendoza [2002] EWCA Civ 1533; [2004] UKHL 30. Succession by a homosexual partner to statutory tenancy…
Henthorn v Fraser – 1892
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The complainant and the defendant had been negotiating the purchase price of houses. An original offer to buy the houses for £600 had been rejected. …
DPP for Northern Ireland v Lynch
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
On the 29th January 1972, the appellant was instructed by members of the IRA to drive them to a specific location in Belfast. One of the men in the car……
Durham Tees Valley Airport v Bmibaby
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Bmibaby entered an agreement to operate two aircraft from Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA) in 2004. The contract was to continue for a 10-year term……
Esso Petroleum v Mardon – 1976
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The Court of Appeal held that the contract could not be voided for misrepresentation as the defendants presented the inflated figure as an estimate rather than as a hard fact….
Farley v Skinner – 2001
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Farley instructed Skinner to prepare a survey on a property he was considering purchasing. The property was 15 miles from an airport……
Hickman v Kent or Romney Marsh Sheep-Breeders’
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
A Short Case Summary of Hickman v Kent or Romney Marsh Sheep-Breeders’ Association [1915] 1 Ch 88 and Outsider Rights…
Day Morris Associates v Voyce – 2003
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Ms Voyce denied that she had entered into this agreement for commission, as she had not signed any contract with the complainants….
Glasgow Corporation v Taylor – 1922
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The father of a seven-year-old boy sued the Glasgow Corporation for damages following the death of his son who died as a result of eating berries from a poisonous plant that was growing in the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow….
Hinds v The Queen – Case Summary
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
By the Gun Court Act 1974 the Parliament of Jamaica established a new court, the Gun Court, to try “firearms offences.” The Act provided for three divisions of the court; the Circuit Court Division and the Resident Magistrate’s Division….
Edwin Hills v First National Finance
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Edwin Hills (EHP) was an architecture firm contracted by L. Co, who owned a property that was heavily mortgaged to First National……
Entick v Carrington (1765) 19 St Tr 1030
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Case Summary of Entick v Carrington (1765) 19 St Tr 1030. Government officials cannot enter private premises without legal authority….
The Hannah Blumenthal 1983 – Summary
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
A contract was made for the sale of a ship. A dispute arose between the parties regarding alleged defects. The dispute was referred to……
George Mitchell v Finney Lock Seeds – 1983
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The Claimant (George Mitchell) and the Defendant (Finney Lock Seeds Ltd) entered into an agreement where the Defendant would supply the Claimant with 30lb of Dutch winter cabbage seed….
FERNANDO AUGUSTO MEGALHAES DIAS
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
FERNANDO AUGUSTO MEGALHAES DIAS. This appeal raises a short but important point about the offence of manslaughter by an unlawful and dangerous act….
Harris v Nickerson
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The defendant was an auctioneer who had advertised in the London papers that certain brewing materials, plant, and office furniture would be sold by him by auction at Bury St. Edmunds over a period of three specified days. …
Grow With Us v Green Thumb
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Grow With Us Ltd entered into a franchise agreement with Green Thumb to set up a lawn treatment business in accordance with Green Thumbs methods……
F v West Berkshire Health Authority
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Declaration of legality, performing operation on patient incapable of giving consent. The case concerned a 36 year old woman who however had the mental age of a minor. …
First National Bank v Syed – 1991
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The defendants fell into mortgage arrears in relation to their family home. The plaintiffs obtained an order for possession….
Hill v CA Parsons Ltd – 1972
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The defendant, an engineering company, agreed with a trade union that after 12 months, their technical staff would become members of the trade union….
Hannaford v Selby – 1976
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The defendants, the Selby family, were the parents of the complainant, Mrs Hannaford. The Hannaford family bought property……
Dennant v Skinner and Collom [1948] 2 KB 164 (KBD)
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Case Summary of Dennant v Skinner and Collom [1948] 2 KB 164 (KBD). Establishing the general position in inter praesentes….
Hardwick Game Farm v Suffolk Agricultural Poultry Producers Association
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The wholesalers had purchased the supplies from two parties on their standard terms, which purported to exclude liability for latent defects….
Hodgson v Trapp – 1989
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The claimant suffered extensive injuries as a result of the defendant’s negligence, as a consequence of which he was unable to take care of himself….
DPP v Smith – 1961
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Whether mens rea for murder is subjective or objective. Jim Smith (S) was ordered by a police constable to stop his car which contained stolen goods, however S accelerated instead….
Donnelly v Joyce – 1974
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
As a child, the plaintiff sustained injuries to his right leg in a road traffic accident which was the defendant’s fault. Although the leg was not broken……
Elder Dempster v Paterson Zochonis
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
An action in tortious negligence was brought against a ship owner for failing to properly store cargo. In response, the ship owner attempted to rely……
Holman v Johnson – 1775
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Agreement for the sale of tea at Dunkirk valid and value of tea recoverable. The plaintiff sold and delivered a quantity of tea to the defendant knowing that the defendant intended to smuggle it into England (without paying the relevant duty)….
Gunthing v Lynn – 1831
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The court held that the condition to pay $5 extra for the horse if it was lucky, was deemed to be too vague to create a binding contract between the parties. The words contained in an agreement must be clear so that the parties can be sure of the terms upon they are contracting….
Enfield Technical v Payne; Grace v BF Components
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Enfield Technical Services Ltd v Payne; Grace v BF Components Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 393 case study. Illegality in employment contracts…
Eves v Eves – 1975
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The woman sought a declaration that she held a beneficial interest in the home. The woman contended the house had been jointly acquired……
Hammersmith and Fulham LBC v Monk
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Monk and Powell held a joint tenancy over a property. Following the termination of their relationship Powell desired to end her……
Dalrymple v Dalrymple Summary
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
A wife raised a claim against her husband for the restitution of conjugal rights. Due to family circumstances requiring secrecy……
Eminence Property Developments v Heaney
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Mr. Heaney purchased 13 flats from Eminence Property for an aggregate price, concluding 13 separate contracts, with identical terms……
Dickinson v Dodds
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The defendant, Mr Dodds, wrote to the complainant, Mr Dickinson, with an offer to sell his house to him for £800. He promised that he would keep this offer open to him until Friday. However, on the Thursday Mr Dodds accepted an offer from a third party and sold his house to them….
Foakes v Beer – 1883
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Whether part payment of a debt is consideration. The respondent, Beer, loaned the appellant, Dr Foakes, £2090 19s. When he was unable to repay this loan she received a judgment in her favour to recover this amount…
Foley v Classique Coaches Ltd
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Foley owned some land and a petrol station. He sold part of the land adjoining the station to Classique Coaches Ltd, a coach company….
