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.
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 … ...
Last modified: 14th Jun 2019
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… ...
Last modified: 14th Jun 2019
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… ...
Last modified: 14th Jun 2019
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 … ...
Last modified: 14th Jun 2019
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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Equal Pay and Wilson Equality At Last
Employment Law
There has been a rapid increase in equal pay claims over the past five years, and it remains the single most significant development for practice … ...
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Most Advertisements Are Held Not to Be Offers
Contract Law
This question is about the formation of contracts. The first issue is the status of the advertisement placed in the local newspaper by Brandon. … ...
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Which Method of Procurement Is Most Beneficial?
Contract Law
This report will provide a clear indication of which method of procurement and tendering would be most beneficial to the successful conclusion … ...
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The Importance of the Law of Trusts
Equity Law
The law of trusts has often been referred to as one of the most important and enduring creations of the Court of Chancery, the court responsible fo… ...
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The Sale of Goods Act 1979
Contract Law
The law related to the international contracts of selling of goods is contained in the Sale of Goods Act 1979.The Act replaced 1893 Act … ...
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Crime Investigation Work
Criminal Law
Crime Investigation Work. This paper examines recent trends in the use of informants by the law enforcement agencies in crime investigation work. ...
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Third Party Roles in Contracts
Contract Law
Construction contracts tend to be made between the client and Contractor and as with all construction contracts there are many parties involved with the process… ...
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The Legal Definition of Rape
Criminal Law
This paper will explore the impact of feminist legal theory on the legal definition of rape. The main focus of this paper will be views and criticisms made by feminists in relation to the criminal law, in particular rape. ...
Last modified: 14th Jun 2019
A-level Real Property Coursework Example
Law Coursework Examples
Angela and Barbara, two sisters, were the joint owners of Clover Cottage, which was left to them when their mother died in 1995… ...
Last modified: 11th Jun 2019
Intellectual Property (IP) Coursework Example
Law Coursework Examples
GLI’s subsidiary, SoftWear Ltd. (SWL) write computer software and technical manuals. SWL employs its own programmmers directly as well as sub-contracting some work… ...
Last modified: 11th Jun 2019
