Tag: UK Law

Equitable Remedies in Common Law, an Analysis
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: This will be aimed at whether the remedies afforded under equity are more reliable and fairer than that under the common law....

Doctrine of Parliament Supremacy
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: It is argued that the doctrine of parliament supremacy practised strictly by adhering to the concept that the parliament does not use its sovereign power instituted by the legislature, in an oppressive and tyrannical way ....

Different Contexts of the Act
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: The first of the doctrines is the doctrine of “the legislative supremacy of Parliament “, it means that under constitutional arrangements Parliament is legislatively supreme....

Judicial Precedent a Practice of Courts
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: In Law, a previous decision, rule or practice which, in the absence of a definite statute, has whatever force and authority a Judge may choose ......

Codifying the UK Constitutional Arrangements
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: This essay will attempt to analyse theoretical and practical arguments for and against codifying the UK’s constitutional arrangements. A ......

Provocation is a Common Law
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: Provocation is a common law and a partial defence to a charge of murder. Provoked killings have long been thought to be less serious than unprovoked killings....

Explain and Illustrate the Operation of the Doctrine of Judicial Precedent
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: Judicial precedent ESSAY: a) Explain and illustrate the operation of the doctrine of judicial precedent. b) How far is it true to say judges are bo......

The Historical Theory of Judicial Decision Was Fiction
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: Kleinwort Benson Ltd. v Lincoln City Council [1999] 2 A.C. 349 Lord Goff of Chieveley pp 378-379 Explain and discuss the passage. Ensure you ......

Legal Principles of Damages for Breach
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: Simon Cuddle entered into three separate contracts with the following companies: Best Builders Ltd (BBL) Ravishing Rooms Ltd (RRL) and Perfect ......

Areas in Which Judges Do Make Law
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: This essay seeks to establish several areas in which judges do make law. Presently, a judge’s role is not to make law but to uphold the laws......

Constitutional Convention of the United Kingdom
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: The constitutional Convention of the United Kingdom and its commonwealth is of course of an un-codified nature and its contents do not belong in one particular source....

Doctrine of Consideration
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: As defined by Sir Frederick Pollock, consideration is an act or forbearance of one party, or the promise thereof, is the price for which the promise...

Majority Rule Shareholders
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: Majority Rule Shareholders. In order to evaluate whether or not, the rights of minority shareholders have been improved by the enactment of the Companies Act 2006, it is essential to analyse the situation of minority shareholders prior its enactment and......

Insolvency Law Has Come a Long Way Due to Cork Report
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: Pick one of the aims of a good modern insolvency law as promulgated by the Cork Committee in paragraph 198 of their seminal 1982 report. Critique t......

Architect was Functus Officio
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: The plaintiffs were contractors to the defendants under a contract in the JCT Standard Form, 1980 Private edition with Quantities. The date for completion was 28th February 1986 with liquidated damages of £700 per week. The plaintiffs did not complete the works by the completion date but were granted an extension of time on 9th March 1986 until 25th March 1986. On that day the Architect ......

Giving Advise to Parties for Their Claims and Liabilities
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: In this scenario Penelope has bought a garden shed, at a reduced price, from a supplier. She arranges for the shed supplier to deliver and assemble the shed behind her shop by signing a form....

Conflicting Views on Law of Restitution
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: ABSTRACT As per the Lectric Law Librarys Lexicon, Restitution is defined as “An equitable remedy that restores a person to the position they ......

Elements of a Valid Legal Agreement Which Is Enforceable by Law
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: In the aspect of law, a contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties which contains elements of a valid legal agreement which is enforceable by law. An agreement is said to be......

Presumptions Judges Use For Interpretation of Legislation
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: The Delegated Legislation is one of the main topics in Law, it means making the law by some person or body other than parliament but with the ......

The Legal Nature of Corporate Groups
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: CORPORATE GROUP STRUCTURE The issue in this essay is to critically analyse and evaluate the legal nature of corporate groups and the liability and ......

Contract Management Invitation to Tender Definition
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: The main aim of this paper will be demonstrate steps needed to creation of the contract into the company.The general rule ......

Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: Introduction Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company [1892] EWCA Civ 1 is an English contract law decision by the Court of Appeal. It is notable for ......

Consideration in Different Court Cases
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: INTRODUCTION Consideration is general a promise unsupported by consideration is not binding contract. Consideration was define by frederick ......

The Basic Purpose of Contract Law
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: The basic purpose of contract law is to provide a framework within which individuals can freely contract. The contract can legally bind the contracting parties by the creation of laws which are applicable...

Requirements and Contents of a Legally Binding Agreement
20th Aug 2019
Introduction: Acceptance is seen to validate a contract, and as explained by Duhamie 'it gives it life' . Under the rules of acceptance, the offeree ......