Case Summaries

Title: Hadley v Kemp - 1999
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Introduction: Their primary argument was that there was an oral agreement that rendered him contractually bound to distribute the publishing income....

Title: Gandy v Gandy
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Introduction: As part of a deed of separation between husband and wife, the husband agreed to pay the trustees an annual sum of money for his wife and two eldest daughters......

Title: Hardwick v Johnson - 1978
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Introduction: The agreement was held to be a joint contractual license. Where informal family agreements are made and the parties do not......

Title: Edinburgh & Dalkeith Railway Co v Wauchope
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Introduction: The case revolves around a railway that was built by through a private land owner’s property (Wauchope) and their 'compensatory' scheme of levies...

Title: Donohoe v Ingram
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Introduction: A couple jointly occupied a home alongside their children. The father subsequently entered bankruptcy and their creditors sought to......

Title: Greatorex v Greatorex
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Introduction: 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....

Title: Harvey v ADI Ltd
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Introduction: Harvey (H) refurbished some properties owned by ADI (A). The architects working on behalf of A provided tender documents which were based......

Title: Gravy Solutions Ltd v Xyzmo Software
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Introduction: Gravy sought to impose a freezing injunction against a company related to Xyzmo (called Z), after commission Gravy alleged to have earned was......

Title: Grant v Edwards - 1986
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Introduction: 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......

Title: Harvela v Royal Trust of Canada
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Introduction: The first defendant held shares in company. By means of a telex communication they invited the claimant and the second defendant......

Title: Ellen Street Estates Ltd v Minster of Health
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Introduction: The appellant purchased various properties in Ellen Street, London. Shortly thereafter, the properties were compulsorily......

Title: Gillatt v Sky Television
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Introduction: The contract provided for the determination by an independent chartered accountant of the share value....

Title: Eminence Property Developments v Heaney
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Introduction: Mr. Heaney purchased 13 flats from Eminence Property for an aggregate price, concluding 13 separate contracts, with identical terms......

Title: Dalrymple v Dalrymple Summary
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Introduction: A wife raised a claim against her husband for the restitution of conjugal rights. Due to family circumstances requiring secrecy......

Title: Hodgson v Trapp - 1989
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Introduction: 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....

Title: Hickman v Kent or Romney Marsh Sheep-Breeders'
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Introduction: A Short Case Summary of Hickman v Kent or Romney Marsh Sheep-Breeders' Association [1915] 1 Ch 88 and Outsider Rights...

Title: Durham Tees Valley Airport v Bmibaby
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Introduction: 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......

Title: Harris v Birkenhead Corp
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Introduction: Harris was an infant plaintiff who brought an action against Birkenhead Corporation for damages for the personal injury she had......

Title: Green v Green [2003] UKPC 39
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Introduction: The complainant and defendant met when they were both married to another partner. In 1973, they formed a relationship and later had two children....

Title: Davidge v Bennett - 1984
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Introduction: The Defendant (D) received cheques from her three flatmates in order to pay for the communal gas bill. Instead, D spent the money on Christmas......

Title: H West & Son Ltd v Shepherd - 1963
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Introduction: The claimant was knocked down by a lorry which was owned by the first defendants and negligently driven by an employee of the second defendant....

Title: Fletcher v Autocar and Transporters
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Introduction: The claimant, a chartered quantity surveyor, was driving along when a lorry driven by the defendants' employee negligently ran into his car....

Title: Dickinson v Abel
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Introduction: The taxpayer received this money despite not offering any services in relation to the eventual sale....

Title: Fairclough v Swan Brewery Co Ltd
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Introduction: The appellant bought a hotel from a vendor who held the hotel under a lease which was due to expire in June 1925. The property was mortgaged......

Title: Darlington BC v Wiltshier Northern
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Introduction: The agreement between WNL and the finance company stipulated that all rights and causes of action against WNL were assigned to DBC. DBC brought......