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.
R v Smith – 1959
Case Summaries
Causation – The defendant was a soldier who stabbed one of his comrades during a fight in an army barracks. The victim was taken to receive medical attention, but whilst being carried to the hospital was dropped twice by those carrying him. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
A and Others v UK – Belmarsh Case
Case Summaries
The case concerned the indefinite detention of foreign prisoners in the United Kingdom prison ‘Belmarsh’. The prisoners were held without trial under section 23 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
L’Estrange v Graucob – 1934
Case Summaries
Affirmed that the clauses of a written contract are binding on the signatories, even where a party is unaware of the contract’s full contents. The claimant, L’Estrange, contracted to purchase a slot machine for cigarettes from the defendant, Graucob. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Wilkinson v Downton – 1897
Case Summaries
Damages – Psychiatric harm – Remoteness. Downton (D) made a joke to Mrs Wilkinson (W) that her husband, Thomas Wilkinson (T) had had an accident in which both his legs were broken and that W should go to The Elms pub where T was lying to bring him home. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Ready Mixed Concrete v Minister of Pensions
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A driver contracted with a mixed concrete company for the delivery of concrete. The contract declared him an “independent contractor” and set out wages and expenses. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Street v Mountford
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Whether exclusive possession creates a tenancy. The respondent, Street, granted a licence to the appellant, Mountford, to occupy two rooms at a weekly rent subject to 14 days’ notice of termination. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Dickinson v Dodds
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The defendant, Mr Dodds, wrote to the complainant, Mr Dickinson, with an offer to sell his house to him for £800. He promised that he would keep this offer open to him until Friday. However, on the Thursday Mr Dodds accepted an offer from a third party and sold his house to them. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
R v White – 1910
Case Summaries
The defendant put poison into the evening drink of the victim, his mother, with the intention of killing her. The victim drank a few sips of the drink and then fell asleep. ...
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Bourhill v Young – 1943
Case Summaries
Mr Young had been negligently riding his motorcycle and was responsible for a collision with car in which he himself suffered fatal injuries. At the time of the crash, Mrs Bourhill (C) was in the process of leaving a tram about 50 feet away. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Ghaidan v Godin-Mendoza
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Succession by a homosexual partner to a statutory tenancy under the Rent Act 1977. Ghaidan v Godin-Mendoza [2002] EWCA Civ 1533; [2004] UKHL 30. Succession by a homosexual partner to statutory tenancy ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Chappell and Co v Nestle Ltd
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Consideration need not have economic value. The defendants, Nestlé, contracted with a company manufacturing gramophone records to buy several recordings of music. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Thomas v Thomas – 1842
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Consideration need only be legally not economically adequate.. A valid contract must be supported by consideration. That is, the promisee must promise to do something in return for the promise of the other party. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Fagan v Metropolitan Police Commissioner
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Fagan v MPC case summary. Actus reus – assault of policeman – car driven on to policeman’s foot. Fagan was sat in his car when he was approached by a police officer who told him to move the vehicle. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Macaura v Northern Assurance
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The owner of a timber estate sold all the timber to a company which was owned almost solely by him. He was the company’s largest creditor. He insured the timber against fire, but in his own name. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Merritt v Merritt – 1970
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Husband agreed to transfer home to wife on separation; whether intention to create legal relations. Mr Merritt contended the agreement was a domestic arrangement between husband and wife and there was no intention to create legal relations… ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Walsh v Lonsdale (1882)
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Whether equitable leases must comply with common law requirements. The defendant, Lonsdale, agreed to grant the claimant, Walsh, the lease of a mill for seven years, the rent to be paid quarterly in arrears with a year’s rent payable in advance if demanded. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Pinnel’s Case – 1602
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Whether part payment of a debt can be good consideration. The defendant, Cole, owed the plaintiff, Pinnel, the sum of £8 10s. Pinnel sued Cole for recovery of the debt. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Dunlop v Selfridge – 1915
Case Summaries
Contract law – Construction of contract – Consideration. Dunlop was a tire manufacturer who agreed with their dealer to not sell the tires below a recommended retail price (RRP). ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Ashbury Railway Carriage v Riche
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For the constitution of companies incorporated under the Companies Act 2006, a memorandum of association containing the purpose for which it is incorporated is no longer a requirement. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Smith v Hughes
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Contract – Mistake – Breach of Contract – buyer beware – Caveat Emptor. The complainant, Mr Smith, was a farmer and the defendant, Mr Hughes, was a racehorse trainer. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Derry v Peek – 1889
Case Summaries
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. ...
Last modified: 28th Sep 2021
Public Benefit Requirement for Charities
Public Law
This essay summarises the current law in relation to the public benefit requirement for charities and charitable trusts. ...
Last modified: 27th Sep 2021
Principles of a Legal Constitution
Administrative Law
The constitution of a country is a set of rules regulating the powers of its government and the rights and duties of its citizens. ...
Last modified: 27th Sep 2021
R v Director of the Serious Fraud Office
Case Summaries
The Director of the Serious Fraud Office started investigating certain allegations of corruption against a UK company. Among other things… ...
Last modified: 27th Sep 2021
The Right to Silence in UK Law
Administrative Law
The right to silence, or right to remain silent, emerged to protect the rights of suspects and grants a defendant the right to remain silent in an interrogation and in trial. ...
Last modified: 27th Sep 2021
