Articles tagged as UK Law
UK law covers the laws and legislation of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Essays, case summaries, problem questions and dissertations here are relevant to law students from the United Kingdom and Great Britain, as well as students wishing to learn more about the UK legal system from overseas.
Latest Law Papers tagged as UK Law
Including law essays, dissertations, problem questions, case summaries, and law lectures, suitable for law students working towards their LLB / LLM qualifications or those studying for the new SQE.
Dalrymple v Dalrymple Summary
Case Summaries
A wife raised a claim against her husband for the restitution of conjugal rights. Due to family circumstances requiring secrecy… ...
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Hodgson v Trapp – 1989
Case Summaries
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. ...
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Durham Tees Valley Airport v Bmibaby
Case Summaries
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… ...
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Harris v Birkenhead Corp
Case Summaries
Harris was an infant plaintiff who brought an action against Birkenhead Corporation for damages for the personal injury she had… ...
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Davidge v Bennett – 1984
Case Summaries
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… ...
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H West & Son Ltd v Shepherd – 1963
Case Summaries
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. ...
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Fletcher v Autocar and Transporters
Case Summaries
The claimant, a chartered quantity surveyor, was driving along when a lorry driven by the defendants’ employee negligently ran into his car. ...
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Dickinson v Abel
Case Summaries
The taxpayer received this money despite not offering any services in relation to the eventual sale. ...
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Garden Cottage Foods v Milk Marketing Board
Case Summaries
The Milk Marketing Board (MMB) produced most of the bulk butter in the UK. They announced they would no longer sell any to Garden Cottage Foods (GCF). ...
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Gray v Jones – Case Brief
Case Summaries
The defendant said the following to the claimant: “You are a convicted person. I will not have you here.” The claimant brought an action for slander. ...
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E E Caledonia v Orbit Valve – Summary
Case Summaries
This case was linked to the Piper Alpha platform disaster. The Claimants made a settlement with the estate of a deceased engineer… ...
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Statement Which Induces a Person Into Contract
Contract Law
INTRODUCTION Representation is a statement which induces a person into a contract but which does not become a term of contract. Misrepresentation … ...
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Harvey v Pratt – 1965
Case Summaries
The parties entered into an agreement for the lease of a petrol station and garage. The written agreement specified that the term of the lease was… ...
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Euro-Diam Ltd v Bathurst
Case Summaries
The plaintiff’s business involved the supply of precious stones at home and abroad. The plaintiff entered into a contract of indemnity… ...
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Herd v Weardale Steel Co – 1915
Case Summaries
Herd (H) was a miner in a coal mine. H attended work at 9.30 am, and in the ordinary course of work he would be entitled… ...
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Green v Russell – 1959
Case Summaries
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. ...
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Scott v Avery Clause- An Introduction
Contract Law
In Russell on Arbitration, Scott v Avery clause was explained as: “While parties cannot by contract oust the jurisdiction of the courts … ...
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The Sounding Board of the Nation
English Legal System
A Key Function Of The House Of Commons Is To Hold The Executive To Account. How Effectively Does The House The House Of Commons Carry Out ...
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Requirements For Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law
The first requirement for unfair dismissal is that you must be an employee. An employee ‘is an individual who has entered into or works under … ...
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Feminist Criticism of Criminal Law
Criminal Law
There has been much research by feminists into the area of criminal law, particularly since the 1960’s, which has produced many criticisms of the law in this area. ...
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The Various Types of Cheques
Contract Law
INTRODUCTION Section 6 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 defines cheque as “a bill of exchange drawn on a specified banker and not … ...
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Contract Assignment
Contract Law
Pacta sunt servanda, (agreements are to be kept; treaties are to be observed) is a Roman maxim designed to encourage good practice in contracts ...
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The Definition of Redundancy
Employment Law
In the current economic climate, many employers are likely to be faced with the challenge of reducing operating costs and inevitably making … ...
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Once a Precedent Is Made It Remains Binding Until Overruled
Contract Law
What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of case law as a source of law? Discuss. A Binding precedent is where each court is bound by the… ...
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The Development of Existing Duty Rule
Contract Law
1 Introduction Definition of consideration Consideration is defined as there must be an exchange between both parties in order to form a legal … ...
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