England and Wales Case Commentaries

Azhar v All Money Matters: Clarifying the Requirements for a Valid Finance Offer in Mortgage Agreements

Date: Nov 17, 2023

Azhar v All Money Matters: Clarifying the Requirements for a Valid Finance Offer in Mortgage Agreements Introduction Azhar v All Money Matters t/a TFC Home Loans ([2023] EWCA Civ 1341) is a pivotal...

Marsden v [2023] EWCA Crim 1610: Clarifying the Application of Section 34 in Co-Accused Scenarios

Date: Nov 17, 2023

Marsden v [2023] EWCA Crim 1610: Clarifying the Application of Section 34 in Co-Accused Scenarios Introduction The case of Marsden, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1610) presents a pivotal moment in the...

Interpretation of Right of Abode under the Immigration Act 1971: The Murugason v Secretary of State for the Home Department Judgment

Date: Nov 17, 2023

Interpretation of Right of Abode under the Immigration Act 1971: The Murugason v Secretary of State for the Home Department Judgment Introduction The Murugason v Secretary of State for the Home...

Interpretation of Pensionable Employment under Regulation E2A and C2(5): Campbell v NHS BSA [2023] EWCA Civ 1351

Date: Nov 17, 2023

Interpretation of Pensionable Employment under Regulation E2A and C2(5): Campbell v NHS BSA [2023] EWCA Civ 1351 Introduction The case of Campbell v NHS Business Services Authority ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Limitation of Judicial Review under Section 11A of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007: Insights from LA (Albania) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 1337

Date: Nov 17, 2023

Limitation of Judicial Review under Section 11A of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007: Insights from LA (Albania) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 1337...

Application of Cy-Près in Charitable Trusts: Comprehensive Analysis of Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd v HM Attorney General [2023] EWCA Civ 1332

Date: Nov 16, 2023

Application of Cy-Près in Charitable Trusts: Comprehensive Analysis of Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd v HM Attorney General [2023] EWCA Civ 1332 Introduction The case of Zedra Fiduciary Services...

Lomas v EWCA Crim 1436: Upholding Stringent Sentencing for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving

Date: Nov 16, 2023

Lomas v EWCA Crim 1436: Upholding Stringent Sentencing for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Introduction The case of Lomas v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1436) addresses the severe consequences of dangerous...

Cashman v EWCA Crim 1349: Comprehensive Sentencing under Schedule 21 for Multi-Victim Firearm Offences

Date: Nov 16, 2023

Cashman v EWCA Crim 1349: Comprehensive Sentencing under Schedule 21 for Multi-Victim Firearm Offences Introduction The case of Thomas Cashman v England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)...

Ensuring Balanced Summing-Up in Criminal Trials: Brutnell v EWCA Crim 1331

Date: Nov 16, 2023

Ensuring Balanced Summing-Up in Criminal Trials: Brutnell v EWCA Crim 1331 Introduction Brutnell v [2023] EWCA Crim 1331 is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Reassessing Factual Causation and Standard of Care in Medical Negligence: Insights from CDE v Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust [2023] EWCA Civ 1330

Date: Nov 15, 2023

Reassessing Factual Causation and Standard of Care in Medical Negligence: Insights from CDE v Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust [2023] EWCA Civ 1330 Introduction The case of CDE v Surrey and...

Enhancing Sentencing Ranges: The Jones v [2023] EWCA Crim 1443 Judgment

Date: Nov 15, 2023

Enhancing Sentencing Ranges: The Jones v [2023] EWCA Crim 1443 Judgment Introduction The case of Jones, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1443) addresses a critical issue in criminal sentencing within the...

Severance of Transactions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: FSV Freeholders Ltd v SGL 1 Ltd

Date: Nov 15, 2023

Severance of Transactions under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: FSV Freeholders Ltd v SGL 1 Ltd Introduction The case of FSV Freeholders Ltd v SGL 1 Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 1318) addresses critical...

Royle & Ors v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 1311): Enhancing Anonymity for Informers in Sentencing Reductions

Date: Nov 14, 2023

Royle & Ors v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 1311): Enhancing Anonymity for Informers in Sentencing Reductions Introduction The case of Royle & Ors v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 1311) represents a significant...

Court Affirms Best Interests in Extubation Location: Gregory v Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Ors ([2023] EWCA Civ 1324)

Date: Nov 11, 2023

Court Affirms Best Interests in Extubation Location: Gregory v Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 1324 Introduction The case of Gregory v Nottingham University...

Frangou v Frangos [2023] EWCA Civ 1320: Extended Indemnity Obligations in Maritime Commercial Agreements

Date: Nov 11, 2023

Frangou v Frangos [2023] EWCA Civ 1320: Extended Indemnity Obligations in Maritime Commercial Agreements Introduction The case of Frangou v Frangos ([2023] EWCA Civ 1320) is a pivotal judgment from...

Reasonableness of Exclusion Clauses in Hire Purchase Agreements Must Be Assessed at Trial

Date: Nov 11, 2023

Reasonableness of Exclusion Clauses in Hire Purchase Agreements Must Be Assessed at Trial Introduction Last Bus Ltd (trading as Dublin Coach) v Dawsongroup Bus and Coach Ltd & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ...

Dawson v [2023] EWCA Crim 1408: Reinforcing the Weight of Overwhelming Evidence in the Face of Procedural Errors

Date: Nov 10, 2023

Dawson v [2023] EWCA Crim 1408: Reinforcing the Weight of Overwhelming Evidence in the Face of Procedural Errors Introduction The case of Dawson v [2023] EWCA Crim 1408 presents a significant...

Preclusion of Adjourned Issues in Patent Infringement Actions: Lufthansa Technik AG v Astronics [2023] EWCA Civ 1306

Date: Nov 10, 2023

Preclusion of Adjourned Issues in Patent Infringement Actions: Lufthansa Technik AG v Astronics [2023] EWCA Civ 1306 Introduction The case of Lufthansa Technik AG v Astronics Advanced Electronic...

Unduly Lenient Sentencing in County Lines Operations: R v Mason & Ors [2023] EWCA Crim 1540

Date: Nov 10, 2023

Unduly Lenient Sentencing in County Lines Operations: R v Mason & Ors [2023] EWCA Crim 1540 1. Introduction The case of Mason & Ors, R v ([2023] EWCA Crim 1540) addresses significant issues within...

Affirmation of Article 1 EU Charter Rights for Pre-Settled Status Individuals Post-Brexit

Date: Nov 9, 2023

Affirmation of Article 1 EU Charter Rights for Pre-Settled Status Individuals Post-Brexit Introduction In the landmark case of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v AT ([2023] EWCA Civ 1307),...