England and Wales Case Commentaries

RRO Liability: Immediate Landlords Only – Insights from Rakusen v. Jepsen & Ors

Date: Jul 30, 2021

RRO Liability: Immediate Landlords Only – Insights from Rakusen v. Jepsen & Ors Introduction The case of Rakusen v. Jepsen & Ors (Rev 1) ([2021] EWCA Civ 1150) addresses a pivotal issue in...

Establishing Parameters for Driving Disqualification under Section 147: Leadbeater & Anor, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1251) Comprehensive Commentary

Date: Jul 30, 2021

Establishing Parameters for Driving Disqualification under Section 147: Leadbeater & Anor, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1251) Comprehensive Commentary Introduction The case of Leadbeater & Anor, R v ([2021]...

Judicial Limits on Re-Issuing Civil Penalty Notices: Secretary of State v Ouedrani [2021] EWCA Civ 1181

Date: Jul 30, 2021

Judicial Limits on Re-Issuing Civil Penalty Notices: Secretary of State v Ouedrani [2021] EWCA Civ 1181 Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Home Department v Ouedrani ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Abandonment of Appeal as a Nullity in Criminal Proceedings: Burton v. R

Date: Jul 30, 2021

Abandonment of Appeal as a Nullity in Criminal Proceedings: Burton v. R Introduction The case of Burton, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1297) addresses a complex legal issue surrounding the abandonment of an...

Quashing Convictions of Child Victims of Trafficking: AAJ, R. v (2021) EWCA Crim 1278

Date: Jul 30, 2021

Quashing Convictions of Child Victims of Trafficking: AAJ, R. v (2021) EWCA Crim 1278 1. Introduction The case of AAJ, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1278) adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Dargamo Holdings Ltd & Anor v. Avonwick Holdings Ltd & Ors: Reinforcing the Obligation Rule in Unjust Enrichment Claims

Date: Jul 29, 2021

Dargamo Holdings Ltd & Anor v. Avonwick Holdings Ltd & Ors: Reinforcing the Obligation Rule in Unjust Enrichment Claims Introduction The case of Dargamo Holdings Ltd & Anor v. Avonwick Holdings Ltd &...

Court of Appeal Upholds Kidnapping as a Continuing Offence: Dean v. R. ([2021] WLR(D) 439)

Date: Jul 29, 2021

Court of Appeal Upholds Kidnapping as a Continuing Offence: Dean v. R. ([2021] WLR(D) 439) Introduction In the case of Dean v. R. ([2021] WLR(D) 439), the England and Wales Court of Appeal (Criminal...

Conditional Permission in Derivative Action Rejected: Boston Trust Company Ltd & Anor v. Verhoef [2021] EWCA Civ 1176

Date: Jul 29, 2021

Conditional Permission in Derivative Action Rejected: Boston Trust Company Ltd & Anor v. Verhoef [2021] EWCA Civ 1176 Introduction Boston Trust Company Ltd & Anor v. Verhoef is a significant case...

Unjust Enrichment and Contractual Integrity: Insights from Dargamo Holdings Ltd & Anor v. Avonwick Holdings Ltd & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1149)

Date: Jul 29, 2021

Unjust Enrichment and Contractual Integrity: Insights from Dargamo Holdings Ltd & Anor v. Avonwick Holdings Ltd & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 1149) Introduction The case of Dargamo Holdings Ltd & Anor v....

Inherent Jurisdiction and Welfare Considerations in International Child Abduction: Analysis of P (A Child) (Abduction: Inherent Jurisdiction) [2021] EWCA Civ 1171

Date: Jul 29, 2021

Inherent Jurisdiction and Welfare Considerations in International Child Abduction: Analysis of P (A Child) (Abduction: Inherent Jurisdiction) [2021] EWCA Civ 1171 Introduction The case of P (A Child)...

Paramount Shopfitting Company Ltd v. Rix: Establishing Criteria for Financial Dependency under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976

Date: Jul 29, 2021

Paramount Shopfitting Company Ltd v. Rix: Establishing Criteria for Financial Dependency under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 Introduction Paramount Shopfitting Company Ltd v. Rix ([2021] WLR(D) 424)...

Private Law Actions to Compel VAT Invoice Issuance: Royal Mail Group Litigation

Date: Jul 29, 2021

Private Law Actions to Compel VAT Invoice Issuance: Royal Mail Group Litigation Introduction The case of The Claimants In the Royal Mail Group Litigation v. Royal Mail Group Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1173...

Royal Mail Group Litigation: Denial of Private Claims for VAT Invoice Enforcement

Date: Jul 29, 2021

Royal Mail Group Litigation: Denial of Private Claims for VAT Invoice Enforcement Introduction The case of The Claimants In the Royal Mail Group Litigation v. Royal Mail Group Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Affirmation of Inherent Jurisdiction in International Child Abduction: EWCA Civ 1171 Analysis

Date: Jul 29, 2021

Affirmation of Inherent Jurisdiction in International Child Abduction: EWCA Civ 1171 Analysis Introduction The case P (A Child) (Abduction: Inherent Jurisdiction) ([2021] EWCA Civ 1171) adjudicated...

Adjourning Derivative Claims Pending Standing Confirmation: Boston Trust Company Ltd & Anor v. Verhoef [2021] EWCA Civ 1176

Date: Jul 29, 2021

Adjourning Derivative Claims Pending Standing Confirmation: Boston Trust Company Ltd & Anor v. Verhoef [2021] EWCA Civ 1176 Introduction The case of Boston Trust Company Ltd & Anor v. Verhoef ([2021]...

Enhancing Access to Justice: The Landmark Appeal in Municipio De Mariana & Ors v. BHP Group Plc & Anor

Date: Jul 28, 2021

Enhancing Access to Justice: The Landmark Appeal in Municipio De Mariana & Ors v. BHP Group Plc & Anor Introduction The case of Municipio De Mariana & Ors v. BHP Group Plc & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ...

IG v. [2021] EWCA Civ 1123: Redefining Habitual Residence and Article 13(b) Defence in Child Abduction Cases

Date: Jul 28, 2021

IG v. [2021] EWCA Civ 1123: Redefining Habitual Residence and Article 13(b) Defence in Child Abduction Cases Introduction The case of IG v. [2021] EWCA Civ 1123 presents a pivotal moment in the...

Strict Adherence to Judicial Directions in Appeal Extensions: Insights from Colin George Watts v. Revenue And Customs [2021]

Date: Jul 28, 2021

Strict Adherence to Judicial Directions in Appeal Extensions: Insights from Colin George Watts v. Revenue And Customs [2021] Introduction The case of Colin George Watts v. Revenue And Customs ([2021]...

Comprehensive Commentary on Lockley v [2021] EWCA Crim 1296: Reinforcing Sentencing Standards for Coercive and Controlling Behavior

Date: Jul 28, 2021

Reinforcing Sentencing Standards for Coercive and Controlling Behavior: An Analysis of Lockley v [2021] EWCA Crim 1296 Introduction The case of Lockley, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1296) adjudicated by...

AAI, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 1244: Establishing Guidelines for Sentencing Young Offenders with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Date: Jul 28, 2021

AAI, R v [2021] EWCA Crim 1244: Establishing Guidelines for Sentencing Young Offenders with Autism Spectrum Disorder Introduction The case of AAI, R v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1244) before the England and...