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Derry v Peek – 1889
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
False representation – In the prospectus released by the defendant company, it was stated that the company was permitted to use trams that were powered by steam, rather than by horses….
Great Peace Shipping v Tsavliris
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The defendants, Tsavliris Salvage International Ltd, were a company that offered salvaging facilities to ships in the South Indian Ocean that needed assistance. A ship called the Cape Providence required help after it had endured structural damage at sea….
Gough v Thorne – 1966
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The plaintiff was 13 and a half when she and her two brothers, aged 10 and 17, were standing on the pavement, waiting to cross……
Froom v Butcher – 1976
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The plaintiff was not wearing a seatbelt whilst driving because he did not like seatbelts and because he had seen drivers being trapped after a crash because they wore a seatbelt. After a crash, the plaintiff suffered head and chest injuries and a broken finger….
Grogan v Robin Meredith Plant Hire – 1996
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The claimant, Grogan, was an employee of the defendant’s, Robin Meredith Plant Hire, and had signed an employment contract with them….
Hillas and Co v Arcos
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Interpretation of Terms – Agreement to Negotiate – Enforceability. Hillas bought some timber from the timer merchants Arcos Ltd. They purchased 22,000 units of timber, and the agreement also contained an option that they would be able to buy up to 100,000 units the next year at a discounted rate of 5%. …
Daniel v Drew – Case Summary
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
A Hampshire farm was left in trust to sisters Mss Drew and Daniel. The sisters gave away their interest to their respective sons….
Goldsoll v Goldman
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The plaintiff and the defendant carried out similar business as dealers of imitation jewellery. The defendant sold his business to the plaintiff……
Glasbrook v Glamorgan CC 1925
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
During a strike at a colliery the colliery manager asked for additional police protection for the colliery and insisted he required police officers to be stationed on the premises….
Foulger v Newcomb
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The claimant was, amongst other things, a warrener and gamekeeper and he was regularly employed as such by neighbouring land occupiers….
Dimskal Shipping v ITWF
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The Plaintiffs owned a vessel manned by Greeks and Filipinos when it docked at a Swedish port. An agent of I.T.F informed the plaintiff……
Ford Motor Co v Amalgamated Union
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Ford Motors and trade unions reached collective agreements concerning employment conditions, signed by their representatives….
Holland v Hodgson
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The considerations necessary to differentiate fixtures from chattels. The owner of a mill mortgaged the mill to the claimant. The owner also under the bankruptcy provisions relevant at the time transferred all of his property to a trustee, the defendant. …
Domestic Violence | Family Law Study Area | Law Teacher
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Domestic Violence. The phrase ‘domestic violence’ is usually taken to mean unlawful violence used or threatened by one spouse or cohabitant against the other. The perpetrator is usually the male partner, and pronouns are……
Goodchild v Bradbury – 2006
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Goodchild was elderly. He owned some agricultural land. He gave plot – next to his house – to his nephew, Bradbury (who lived with him) as a……
Gillatt v Sky Television
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The contract provided for the determination by an independent chartered accountant of the share value….
Felthouse v Bindley – (1862)
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The complainant, Paul Felthouse, had a conversation with his nephew, John Felthouse, about buying his horse. After their discussion, the uncle replied by letter stating that if he didn’t hear anymore from his nephew concerning the horse, he would consider acceptance of the order done and he would own the horse….
Groves v Lord Wimbourne
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The claimant was employed at the defendant’s iron works at a steam winch with revolving cog wheels. His right arm became trapped in the cog wheels……
Gregg v Scott
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The claimant, Gregg, noticed an unusual lump under his arm and subsequently sought a medical opinion regarding it. His doctor incorrectly and negligently……
Heslop v Burns – 1974
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Mr. Timms met a married couple, and developed an affection for the wife, Ms. Burns. He permitted the married couple to live in his second house……
Hardman v Booth – 1863 | Summary
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The plaintiff was a manufacturer who wished to sell goods to Gandell & Co. Edward Gandell was a clerk who worked there and led the plaintiff to……
Hamp v Bygrave
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The claimant purchased a house from the defendant. The particulars of sale mentioned several stone garden ornaments that rested……
Hellawell v Eastwood – Facts
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The claimant was the tenant of a factory and owed rent to the defendant. The defendant entered the claimant’s factory and seized several cotton spinning……
De Molestina v Ponton
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
This case concerned ownership of property and the estate of a deceased wealthy businessman. This was a dispute between members of the family……
Daly v General Steam Navigation
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The plaintiff who was a housewife, was a passenger in the defendant’s vessel. She was injured in an accident and had to be treated over a long……
Francovich v. Italy [1991]
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
One of the defining and controversial characteristics of the European Union has been the supranational nature of its institutions and laws. European laws can take the form of primary laws, which consists of the intergovernmental treaties, and secondary laws in the form of regulations, directives and decisions which are passed by the Commission….
Ellen Street Estates Ltd v Minster of Health
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The appellant purchased various properties in Ellen Street, London. Shortly thereafter, the properties were compulsorily……
Harvela v Royal Trust of Canada
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The first defendant held shares in company. By means of a telex communication they invited the claimant and the second defendant……
Godden v Hales – Summary
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Sir Edward Hales was a member of the House of Commons and a close associate of King James II. He converted to catholicism in 1685….
Financial Matters After Divorce | Family Law Study Area | Law Teacher
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Financial Matters After Divorce. Now that ‘matrimonial offences’ have largely disappeared from divorce law, there is only rarely any dispute between the parties as to the desirability of a divorce in itself. Such disputes as do…
Hill v Baxter – 1958
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Insufficient evidence to rely on defence of automatism in dangerous driving case. The defendant (B) was charged with dangerous driving. He claimed to have no memory from an early point in his journey to immediately after the incident….
Hardman v Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The appellants were part of a group of protestors called the ‘Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Group’. They used soluble paint to paint human……
Hall v Brooklands Auto-Racing Club
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
On the day in question two competing cars in a long distance race on this track were involved in a collision on the finishing straight, with one of the cars being flung into the air and over the kerb and railing, hitting a group of spectators and killing two of them….
Flaminio Costa v ENEL – 1964
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Established the supremacy of European Community laws over the national laws of Member States. The claimant, Costa, was an Italian citizen with shares in the Italian electricity supply company Edisonvolta, and he sought to oppose moves by the State to nationalise the electric industry….
Grant v Edwards – 1986
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The complainant, Mrs Grant, was going to co-habit with Mr Grant. The defendant purchased a house for them to live together in December 1969……
Granatino v Radmacher
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
A French investment banker married a very wealthy German national. Prior to the marriage, at the request of the wife’s family, an anti-nuptial agreement was signed by both parties….
Gammon (Hong Kong) Ltd v Attorney-General
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The contractor, project manager and site agent for building works in Hong Kong were charged with substantially deviating from approved……
Greatorex v Greatorex
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The defendant, John Greatorex (D), had been drinking with his friend H. With H’s permission D proceeded to drive H’s car, with H himself as a passenger….
Financial Matters On Death | Family Law Study Area | Law Teacher
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Financial Matters on Death. Any adult of sound mind, whether married or not, can dispose of his or her own property by making a will. The law generally respects the testator’s freedom of choice in this matter, and if the testator……
Edwards v Skyways Ltd
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
An airline company in financial difficulties was making a number of its pilots redundant. The airline company agreed with the British Airline Pilots Association to pay each pilot an ‘ex gratia payment’ equivalent to the company’s contribution to the pension fund, upon being made redundant….
Green v Russell – 1959
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The question was whether this £1,000 was a benefit arising out of the death which should be taken into account and deducted from the agreed damages….
Eastham v Newcastle United Football Club
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The governing body of football in England (FA) provides that a player must register with the association of his club and while so registered……
Financings Ltd v Stimson – 1962
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The case regarded a hire purchase transaction, in which the dealer was an agent of the finance company. The hirer paid a deposit of £70 to a dealer and agreed to purchase a motor car from the plaintiff, a finance company, for £414….
Mills v News Group Newspapers
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The claimant was Heather Mills who was publicly associated with Sir Paul McCartney. She had contracted to buy a new house and was anxious……
Hollywood Silver Fox Farm v Emmett
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The claimant bred silver foxes for their fur. The foxes are, by their nature, of a timid disposition and are easily scared. When they are scared they are liable to miscarry. The defendant was a farmer and animal rights activist who owned land adjoining to the fox farm….
Hill v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The plaintiff’s 20-year-old daughter was attacked at night in a city street and died from her injuries. The defendant was a chief constable of the area in which the street was located….
Harvela v Royal Trust
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The first defendant held shares in company. By means of a telex communication they invited the claimant and the second defendant to make an offer to purchase shares by sealed tender….
Gulf Oil Ltd v Page
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The claimant was in an exclusive supply agreement with the defendants, the owners of petrol filling stations. Following a debt dispute……
Ee v Kakar
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
The defendant was the vendor of property who agreed and signed a document to sell this property to the plaintiff. The property was empty and the sale……
G Scammell and Nephew Ltd v Ouston
Article. Published: March 7, 2018
Ouston agreed to purchase a new motor van from Scammell but stipulated that the purchase price should be set up on a hire-purchase basis over a period of two years, with some of the figure being part-paid by a van that Ouston already owned….
