England and Wales Case Commentaries

No. 1 West India Quay v. East Tower Apartments: Enforcing Service Charge Limitations under Section 20B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

Date: Jul 22, 2021

No. 1 West India Quay v. East Tower Apartments: Enforcing Service Charge Limitations under Section 20B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 Introduction The case of No. 1 West India Quay (Residential)...

Clarifying Common Law Dedication and Public Nuisance in Highway Designations: Garland v. Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Date: Jul 21, 2021

Clarifying Common Law Dedication and Public Nuisance in Highway Designations: Garland v. Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Introduction The case of Garland & Anor v....

Haskell v. Haskell: Upholding the Criminal Standard in Maintenance Payment Defaults

Date: Jul 21, 2021

Haskell v. Haskell: Upholding the Criminal Standard in Maintenance Payment Defaults Introduction Haskell v. Haskell ([2021] EWCA Civ 1295) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court...

Publication of Arbitration Judgments under the Arbitration Act 1996: Manchester City v Premier League

Date: Jul 21, 2021

Publication of Arbitration Judgments under the Arbitration Act 1996: Manchester City FC Ltd v The Football Association Premier League Ltd & Ors Introduction The case of Manchester City Football Club...

Limitation Defense Affirmed for Innocent Partners in Dixon Coles & Gill v. Baines

Date: Jul 21, 2021

Limitation Defense Affirmed for Innocent Partners in Dixon Coles & Gill v. Baines Introduction The case of Dixon Coles & Gill (A Former Firm) v. Baines, Bishop of Leeds & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1097)...

Withdrawal of Admissions under CPR Part 14: Insights from J v. A South Wales Local Authority ([2021] EWCA Civ 1102)

Date: Jul 20, 2021

Withdrawal of Admissions under CPR Part 14: Insights from J v. A South Wales Local Authority ([2021] EWCA Civ 1102) Introduction J v. A South Wales Local Authority ([2021] EWCA Civ 1102) is a pivotal...

Lawful Development Certificates and Breach of Planning Conditions: Insights from Royale Parks Ltd v. Secretary of State for Housing (2021)

Date: Jul 20, 2021

Lawful Development Certificates and Breach of Planning Conditions: Insights from Royale Parks Ltd v. Secretary of State for Housing (2021) Introduction Royale Parks Ltd v. Secretary of State for...

Unlawful Age Discrimination in PPF Compensation Scheme: A Comprehensive Analysis of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions & Anor v. Hughes & Ors

Date: Jul 20, 2021

Unlawful Age Discrimination in PPF Compensation Scheme: A Comprehensive Analysis of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions & Anor v. Hughes & Ors Introduction The case of Secretary of State for...

Assessment of Sentencing Discretion in Eken & Anor, R. v: Establishing the Limits of Judicial Leniency

Date: Jul 17, 2021

Assessment of Sentencing Discretion in Eken & Anor, R. v: Establishing the Limits of Judicial Leniency Introduction The case of Eken & Anor, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1160) was heard in the England and...

Non-Binding Nature of Arbitration Awards on Third Parties in Rescission and Proprietary Claims: Vale S.A. & Ors v. Steinmetz & Ors (Rev 1) [2021] EWCA Civ 1087

Date: Jul 17, 2021

Non-Binding Nature of Arbitration Awards on Third Parties in Rescission and Proprietary Claims: Vale S.A. & Ors v. Steinmetz & Ors (Rev 1) [2021] EWCA Civ 1087 Introduction The case of Vale S.A. &...

Kandore Ltd & Ors v. HMRC: Limiting Inter Partes Hearings and Upholding Private Proceedings under Schedule 36, Finance Act 2008

Date: Jul 17, 2021

Kandore Ltd & Ors v. HMRC: Limiting Inter Partes Hearings and Upholding Private Proceedings under Schedule 36, Finance Act 2008 Introduction The case of Kandore Ltd & Ors v. Commissioners for Her...

Requirement of Security for Permission to Appeal in Cross-Jurisdictional Cases: Insights from Helios Oryx Ltd v Trustco Group Holdings Ltd

Date: Jul 16, 2021

Requirement of Security for Permission to Appeal in Cross-Jurisdictional Cases: Insights from Helios Oryx Ltd v Trustco Group Holdings Ltd Introduction The case of Helios Oryx Ltd v Trustco Group...

Mungur v Home Department: Establishing Reasonable Expectation for Continuous Residence in ILR Applications

Date: Jul 16, 2021

Mungur v Home Department: Establishing Reasonable Expectation for Continuous Residence in ILR Applications Introduction In the landmark case of Mungur, R (On the Application Of) v. Secretary of State...

Enhancing Sentencing Consistency: Insights from Malik v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1162

Date: Jul 16, 2021

Enhancing Sentencing Consistency: Insights from Malik v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1162 1. Introduction The case of Malik v R [2021] EWCA Crim 1162 presents a pivotal moment in the interpretation and...

Strict Standards for Forensic Footwear Mark Evidence Affirmed: Plummer v. R [2021] EWCA Crim 1392

Date: Jul 16, 2021

Strict Standards for Forensic Footwear Mark Evidence Affirmed: Plummer v. R [2021] EWCA Crim 1392 Introduction Plummer, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1392) is a significant judgment delivered by the England...

Clarification on Step-wise Sentencing for Drug Purity: Insights from Bailey & Anor, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1161

Date: Jul 16, 2021

Clarification on Step-wise Sentencing for Drug Purity: Insights from Bailey & Anor, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1161 Introduction The case of Bailey & Anor, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1161) adjudicated by the...

Proportional Sentencing in Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs: Insights from Eslick v. [2021] EWCA Crim 1073

Date: Jul 16, 2021

Proportional Sentencing in Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs: Insights from Eslick v. [2021] EWCA Crim 1073 Introduction The case of Eslick v. [2021] EWCA Crim 1073 deals with an appeal against...

Stanton v. R.: Establishing Boundaries for Bad Character Evidence Admissibility

Date: Jul 15, 2021

Stanton v. R.: Establishing Boundaries for Bad Character Evidence Admissibility Introduction Stanton v. R. ([2021] EWCA Crim 1075) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England and Wales Court of...

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Criminal Attempts: R v Aurangzab [2021] EWCA Crim 1132

Date: Jul 14, 2021

Enhanced Sentencing Guidelines for Criminal Attempts: R v Aurangzab [2021] EWCA Crim 1132 Introduction The case of R v Aurangzab [2021] EWCA Crim 1132 serves as a pivotal reference in the realm of...

Personal Liability of Directors in Insolvent Companies: Goknur Gida Maddeleri Enerji Imalet Ithalat Ihracat Ticaret Ve Sanayi AS v. Aytacli

Date: Jul 14, 2021

Personal Liability of Directors in Insolvent Companies: Goknur Gida Maddeleri Enerji Imalet Ithalat Ihracat Ticaret Ve Sanayi AS v. Aytacli Introduction The case of Goknur Gida Maddeleri Enerji...