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.
Pennyfeathers Ltd v Pennyfeathers Property
Case Summaries
The key issues were whether the obligations of the second and third defendants as directors of the first claimant were superseded by the buy-out agreement AND… ...
Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Johnstone v Bloomsbury Health Authority
Case Summaries
Dr Johnstone, a junior doctor at University College Hospital was required under his employment contract to work 40 basic hours… ...
Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Long v Lloyd – 1958
Case Summaries
The plaintiff was a haulage contractor who saw an advert for the sale of a lorry which was described as in ‘exceptional condition’. ...
Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Dennant v Skinner and Collom [1948] 2 KB 164 (KBD)
Case Summaries
Case Summary of Dennant v Skinner and Collom [1948] 2 KB 164 (KBD). Establishing the general position in inter praesentes. ...
Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Karsales v Wallis – Case Brief
Case Summaries
The Defendant (Mr Wallis) agreed to buy a used car if the vendor was able to find a company with which the Defendant could enter into a hire-purchase… ...
Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Countess of Dunmore v Alexander (1830) 9 S. 190
Case Summaries
The Countess of Dunmore (C) was looking to change servant and wrote to Lady Agnew (LA) requesting information on the character of one of her servants… ...
Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Lipkin Gorman v Karpnale Ltd
Case Summaries
The plaintiffs were a firm of solicitors at which Cass was a partner. Cass was a compulsive gambler and dishonestly obtained money from the firm’s bank… ...
Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Osman v Ferguson – 1993
Case Summaries
P, a school teacher, formed an unhealthy attachment to a 15-year-old male pupil. P repeatedly harassed the pupil. In May 1987, P changed his surname… ...
Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Prohibition and Misuse of Drugs Act
Administrative Law
A drug has been described in the Oxford Dictionary as: “a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested … ...
Last modified: 17th Dec 2020
Tort of Negligence Between Defendant and Plaintiff
Contract Law
A recent study (Redmond, Stevens & Shears, 1990, p. 250&251;) found that negligence defined as a defendant who breach of the duty of cares that … ...
Last modified: 17th Dec 2020
For Liability in Negligence to Arise
Medical Law
The defendant owes the claimant a duty of care; (2) the defendant has acted in breach of that duty, and (3) as a result, the claimant has… ...
Last modified: 17th Dec 2020
Essential Elements in Establishing Tort Liability
Contract Law
The basis of the tort law is the fact that in order for a claim to be a successful one, the claimant will need to show that the defendant owed a … ...
Last modified: 17th Dec 2020
Reforming the Law on Director’s Duties
Company Law
Director’s duties have received considerable attention over the years and are pending reform, largely in the form of a statutory statement of duties. ...
Last modified: 17th Dec 2020
Duty of Care Is a Legal Obligation Imposed on a Person
Contract Law
It is clear that a catering company owes a duty to its customers and people who come in contact with their food. It’s essential to avoid any … ...
Last modified: 17th Dec 2020
A Law of Tort Problem Question
Tort Law
Negligence is one of the areas of tort upon which an injured individual can claim compensation for damages when another party is liable for damages caused. ...
Last modified: 17th Dec 2020
Elements of Tort of Negligence
Medical Law
Negligence simply refers to failure to use reasonable care. In common law negligence is explained as the action taken that contradicts with what … ...
Last modified: 17th Dec 2020
Are the Claimants Owed Duty of Care
Contract Law
As the three potential cases refer to the breach of duty of care it would appear important to firstly decide if the claimants were in fact owed … ...
Last modified: 17th Dec 2020
Glencar Exploration p.l.c. v Mayo County Council | Analysis
Tort Law
This essay aims to show that although the decision of Glencar succeeded in limiting the expansion of the duty of care, it did not halt it completely. ...
Last modified: 17th Dec 2020
Law of Omissions is too Narrow
English Legal System
The law of omissions is too narrow, reflecting a nineteenth century laissez faire attitude to social obligations which should be consigned to history. ...
Last modified: 14th Dec 2020
Debates on the Human Rights Act
Constitutional Law
Human Rights are those rights that are deemed to belong to all individuals by virtue of their humanity. Previously, these rights were referred … ...
Last modified: 11th Dec 2020
LPC Legal Drafting – How to draft a letter for your supervising solicitor
LPC Study Guides
Law Teacher guide to legal letter drafting – how to draft an LPC letter ...
Last modified: 7th Dec 2020
Risks of Corporate Bribery and Corruption
Business Law
There are a number of actions which a firm can take to help reduce the risks of bribery and corruption violations. There are six principles which, if in place, can mitigate the risks to organisations. ...
Last modified: 4th Dec 2020
Relationship between Constitutional Conventions and the Rule of Law
Administrative Law
There are many different constitutional conventions used to describe the main political principles which regulate relations between the different parts of our constitution and the exercise of power but which do not have legal force. ...
Last modified: 4th Dec 2020
Contracts for Sale of Goods in English Law: Comparison to UN
Contract Law
The essay will evaluate and analyse, on a balance which law has superiority in international states of affairs. ...
Last modified: 3rd Dec 2020
Common Law Is Case Law Made by Judges
Common Law
Common law is case law made by Judges which establishes legal precedents arising from disputes between one person and another [1]. It differs from … ...
Last modified: 3rd Dec 2020
