England and Wales Case Commentaries

Reaffirming the Rigidity of CPR 52.30: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wingfield v. Canterbury City Council & Anor

Date: Nov 28, 2020

Reaffirming the Rigidity of CPR 52.30: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wingfield v. Canterbury City Council & Anor Introduction The case of Wingfield, R (on the application of) v. Canterbury City Council...

Amendment of Indictments for Co-Conspirators in VAT Fraud: Analysis of Bond & Anor, R v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1596)

Date: Nov 28, 2020

Amendment of Indictments for Co-Conspirators in VAT Fraud: Analysis of Bond & Anor, R v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1596) Introduction Bond & Anor, R v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1596) is a pivotal case heard by the...

Constructive Trusts and Detrimental Reliance: Insights from O'Neill v. Holland [2020]

Date: Nov 28, 2020

Constructive Trusts and Detrimental Reliance: Insights from O'Neill v. Holland [2020] Introduction O'Neill v. Holland ([2020] EWCA Civ 1583) is a landmark case heard by the England and Wales Court of...

Standard for Contempt in False Affidavits: Varma v. Atkinson & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ 1602)

Date: Nov 28, 2020

Standard for Contempt in False Affidavits: Varma v. Atkinson & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ 1602) Introduction Varma v. Atkinson & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ 1602) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the England...

Reinforcing the Standards for Protected Disclosures: Insights from Simpson v. Cantor Fitzgerald Europe ([2020] EWCA Civ 1601)

Date: Nov 28, 2020

Reinforcing the Standards for Protected Disclosures: Insights from Simpson v. Cantor Fitzgerald Europe ([2020] EWCA Civ 1601) Introduction The case of Simpson v. Cantor Fitzgerald Europe ([2020] EWCA...

C (Revocation of Placement Orders) [2020]: Establishing New Standards for Revoking Placement Orders in Family Law

Date: Nov 28, 2020

C (Revocation of Placement Orders) [2020]: Establishing New Standards for Revoking Placement Orders in Family Law Introduction The case of C (Revocation of Placement Orders) ([2020] EWCA Civ 1598)...

Reconsideration of Court Orders Before Sealing: Insights from AIC Ltd v. FAAN [2020]

Date: Nov 27, 2020

Reconsideration of Court Orders Before Sealing: Insights from AIC Ltd v. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria [2020] 1. Introduction The case of AIC Ltd v. The Federal Airports Authority of...

Prospective Adopters v. Sheffield City Council: Clarifying Notice Requirements Under Section 35 ACA 2002

Date: Nov 27, 2020

Prospective Adopters v. Sheffield City Council: Clarifying Notice Requirements Under Section 35 ACA 2002 Introduction Prospective Adopters v. Sheffield City Council ([2020] EWCA Civ 1591) is a...

Adjudicator's Discretion in Awarding Interest under NHS Contracts: SSP Health Ltd v NHSLA [2020] EWCA Civ 1574

Date: Nov 26, 2020

Adjudicator's Discretion in Awarding Interest under NHS Contracts: SSP Health Ltd v NHSLA [2020] EWCA Civ 1574 Introduction The case of SSP Health Ltd v. The National Health Service Litigation...

Bullale v. City of Westminster Council: Establishing the Standards for Determining Settled Accommodation in Cases of Intentional Homelessness

Date: Nov 26, 2020

Bullale v. City of Westminster Council: Establishing the Standards for Determining Settled Accommodation in Cases of Intentional Homelessness Introduction Bullale v. City of Westminster Council...

Defining Reasonable Living and Legal Expenses under Restraint Orders: Insights from Luckhurst v [2020] EWCA Crim 1579

Date: Nov 25, 2020

Defining Reasonable Living and Legal Expenses under Restraint Orders: Insights from Luckhurst, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 1579 Introduction The case of Luckhurst, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 1579 presents a...

Ensuring Consultation with Children's Rights Bodies in Regulatory Amendments: R (Article 39) v. Secretary of State for Education [2020] EWCA Civ 1577

Date: Nov 25, 2020

Ensuring Consultation with Children's Rights Bodies in Regulatory Amendments: R (Article 39) v. Secretary of State for Education [2020] EWCA Civ 1577 Introduction The case of R (Article 39) v....

Privity of Contract and Authenticity Guarantees in Art Sales: Insights from Sotheby's v. Mark Weiss Ltd & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ 1570)

Date: Nov 24, 2020

Privity of Contract and Authenticity Guarantees in Art Sales: Insights from Sotheby's v. Mark Weiss Ltd & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ 1570) Introduction Sotheby's v. Mark Weiss Ltd & Ors ([2020] EWCA Civ...

Impact of COVID-19 on Sentencing Appeals: EWCA Crim 1560 Establishes Precedents in Pandemic Considerations

Date: Nov 24, 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on Sentencing Appeals: EWCA Crim 1560 Establishes Precedents in Pandemic Considerations Introduction The case of Whittington, R v ([2020] EWCA Crim 1560) before the England and...

Scothern v R [2020]: Refining Sentencing Principles for Terrorism Offenders Crossing Age Thresholds

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Scothern v R [2020]: Refining Sentencing Principles for Terrorism Offenders Crossing Age Thresholds Introduction The case of Connor Scothern v R ([2020] EWCA Crim 1540) presents a significant...

Upholding Regulatory Independence: Secretary of State's Direction in VIP Communications Ltd v HSD Declared Ultra Vires

Date: Nov 21, 2020

Upholding Regulatory Independence: Secretary of State's Direction in VIP Communications Ltd v HSD Declared Ultra Vires Introduction The case of VIP Communications Ltd (In Liquidation) v. The...

Reaffirming the "Subject to Contract" Principle: Insights from Joanne Properties Ltd v. Moneything Capital Ltd & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ 1541)

Date: Nov 20, 2020

Reaffirming the "Subject to Contract" Principle: Insights from Joanne Properties Ltd v. Moneything Capital Ltd & Anor ([2020] EWCA Civ 1541) Introduction The case of Joanne Properties Ltd v....

Admissibility of Conduct Underlying Spent Convictions in Housing Licensing: Hussain v. London Borough of Waltham Forest

Date: Nov 20, 2020

Admissibility of Conduct Underlying Spent Convictions in Housing Licensing: Hussain & Ors v. The London Borough of Waltham Forest ([2020] EWCA Civ 1539) Introduction The case of Hussain & Ors v. The...

Bell v. Ivy Technology Ltd: Establishing Liability of Disclosed Principals in Share Purchase Agreements

Date: Nov 20, 2020

Bell v. Ivy Technology Ltd: Establishing Liability of Disclosed Principals in Share Purchase Agreements Introduction Bell v. Ivy Technology Ltd ([2020] EWCA Civ 1563) is a significant appellate case...

Confidentiality Management in SEP Litigation: Insights from Oneplus v Mitsubishi Electric

Date: Nov 20, 2020

Confidentiality Management in SEP Litigation: Insights from Oneplus v Mitsubishi Electric Introduction The case of Oneplus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd & Ors v. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation &...