Revill v Newbery (1996): defence of illegality
Areas of applicable law: Tort law – Duty of care – defence of illegality Main arguments in this case: An occupier owes a duty of care to even trespassers The… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Froom v Butcher (1976): defence of contributory negligence
Areas of applicable law: Tort law – negligence – contributory negligence Main arguments in this case: Defence of contributory negligence is partial defence. The fact of the case: The claimant… Read more »
Ashton v Turner (1981): the defence of illegality
Areas of applicable law: Tort law – Negligence- defence of illegality Main arguments in this case: When a duty of care is not due to a claimant who sustained injuries…. Read more »
Wooldridge v Sumner (1963): The defence of consent
Main arguments in this case: Volenti non fit injuria – One who accepts harm voluntarily cannot have a duty of care owed to. Areas of applicable law: Tort law –… Read more »
Morris v Murray (1990): The defence of consent
Areas of applicable law: Tort law – defences in negligence Main arguments in this case: Volenti non fit injuria (he who voluntarily accepts the risk is not harmed). The fact… Read more »
How to get a copy of UK naturalisation certificate? If it is lost or damaged.
If for some reason your UK naturalisation certificate has been damaged or lost, then you would need to apply for a replacement copy especially if you have not yet applied… Read more »
What makes a contract: the four essential elements
How does a contract form? A contract is a legal agreement between two or more parties that can be legally binding. A contract can only be formed and be legally… Read more »
Caparo Industries plc v Dickman (1990): the issue of proximity and policy.
Areas of applicable law: Tort law – duty of care – negligence Main arguments in this case: Even though harm or damage may have been caused, proximity and policy reasons… Read more »
Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co (1970)
The case of Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co (1970) concerns the decision on whether a person or a body can be liable for a third party’s action if that… Read more »
Imperial Chemical Industries v Shatwell (1964)
Defence of consent Areas of applicable law: Tort law – General defences – Volenti non fit injuria: Main arguments in this case: A man who willingly takes risk cannot hold… Read more »