England and Wales Case Commentaries

Cabo v Dezotti: Establishing the Undisclosed Principal as Landlord under the Housing and Planning Act 2016

Date: Nov 7, 2024

Cabo v Dezotti: Establishing the Undisclosed Principal as Landlord under the Housing and Planning Act 2016 Introduction Cabo v Dezotti ([2024] EWCA Civ 1358) is a landmark decision by the England and...

Reaffirming the Substantial Probative Value Test for Bad Character Evidence: BVY, R. v (Rev1) [2024] EWCA Crim 1355

Date: Nov 7, 2024

Reaffirming the Substantial Probative Value Test for Bad Character Evidence: BVY, R. v (Rev1) [2024] EWCA Crim 1355 Introduction The case of BVY, R. v (Rev1) [2024] EWCA Crim 1355 represents a...

Cheshire Estate & Legal Ltd v Blanchfield & Ors: Reinforcing Directors' Fiduciary Duties in Preparatory Competitive Actions

Date: Nov 6, 2024

Cheshire Estate & Legal Ltd v Blanchfield & Ors: Reinforcing Directors' Fiduciary Duties in Preparatory Competitive Actions Introduction In the landmark case Cheshire Estate & Legal Ltd v Blanchfield...

Ives v EWCA Crim 1415: Establishing Precedents on Special Custodial Sentences and Totality in Sexual Offence Sentencing

Date: Nov 6, 2024

Ives v EWCA Crim 1415: Establishing Precedents on Special Custodial Sentences and Totality in Sexual Offence Sentencing Introduction The case of Ives, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1415 represents a...

Separate Application of Liability Caps and Set-Offs in Contractual Agreements: Topalsson v Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Date: Nov 6, 2024

Separate Application of Liability Caps and Set-Offs in Contractual Agreements: Topalsson GmbH v Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 1330) 1. Introduction The case of Topalsson GmbH v...

Transition of Sentencing Guidelines: Modern Slavery Act and Historical Sexual Offences in Hussain & Anor, R v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1392)

Date: Nov 6, 2024

Transition of Sentencing Guidelines: Modern Slavery Act and Historical Sexual Offences in Hussain & Anor, R v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1392) Introduction The case of Hussain & Anor, R v ([2024] EWCA Crim...

Clarifying Estoppel by Conduct in Adverse Possession Claims: Malik v Malik [2024] EWCA Civ 1323

Date: Nov 5, 2024

Clarifying Estoppel by Conduct in Adverse Possession Claims: Malik v Malik [2024] EWCA Civ 1323 Introduction Malik v Malik ([2024] EWCA Civ 1323) is a pivotal case heard in the England and Wales...

Proceeding with Trial in Absence of Defendants Following Withdrawal of Legal Representation: Hanna & Anor v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 1315)

Date: Nov 5, 2024

Proceeding with Trial in Absence of Defendants Following Withdrawal of Legal Representation: Hanna & Anor v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 1315) Introduction In the case of Hanna & Anor v Rex ([2024] EWCA...

Roberts & Ors v R: Establishing Precedents in Role Categorization for Drug Conspiracy Sentencing

Date: Nov 2, 2024

Roberts & Ors v R: Establishing Precedents in Role Categorization for Drug Conspiracy Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case of Roberts & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1397), the Court of Appeal...

Collateral Payments Not Deducted in Bill of Lading Claims: Insights from AMS Ameropa v Ocean Unity Navigation Inc

Date: Nov 2, 2024

Collateral Payments Not Deducted in Bill of Lading Claims: Insights from AMS Ameropa v Ocean Unity Navigation Inc Introduction The case of AMS Ameropa Marketing and Sales AG & Anor v Ocean Unity...

Meta Platforms Inc & Ors v Gormsen: Establishing Precedents in Abusive Pricing for Data Extraction

Date: Nov 2, 2024

Meta Platforms Inc & Ors v Gormsen: Establishing Precedents in Abusive Pricing for Data Extraction Introduction The case of Meta Platforms Inc & Ors v Gormsen ([2024] EWCA Civ 1322) addresses...

Enhancing Sentencing Severity in Sexual Offence Cases: The CH, R. Judgment [2024] EWCA Crim 1401

Date: Nov 2, 2024

Enhancing Sentencing Severity in Sexual Offence Cases: The CH, R. Judgment [2024] EWCA Crim 1401 Introduction The appellate case of CH, R. ([2024] EWCA Crim 1401) before the England and Wales Court...

Totality Principle and Measured Reference in Sentencing: Insights from BB, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1429)

Date: Nov 2, 2024

Totality Principle and Measured Reference in Sentencing: Insights from BB, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1429) Introduction The case BB, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1429) represents a pivotal moment in the...

Admissibility of Computer-Generated Evidence: AEB & Ors, R. v (2024) EWCA Crim 1320

Date: Nov 2, 2024

Admissibility of Computer-Generated Evidence: AEB & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1320) Introduction In the landmark case AEB & Ors, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1320), the Court of Appeal for England and...

Bancroft v Court of Appeal: Upholding the Integrity of Sentencing in Sexual Offences Cases

Date: Nov 2, 2024

Bancroft v Court of Appeal: Upholding the Integrity of Sentencing in Sexual Offences Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Bancroft, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1393, the England and Wales Court of...

Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Sexual Offences Against Minors: White v [2024] EWCA Crim 1390

Date: Nov 1, 2024

Enhancing Sentencing Standards for Sexual Offences Against Minors: White v [2024] EWCA Crim 1390 Introduction The case of Lewis White v [2024] EWCA Crim 1390 represents a pivotal moment in the...

Serdoud v EWCA Crim: Upholding Strict Liability in Bail Surrender and Affirming Judicial Impartiality

Date: Oct 31, 2024

Serdoud v EWCA Crim: Upholding Strict Liability in Bail Surrender and Affirming Judicial Impartiality Introduction The case of Serdoud v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1398) was adjudicated by the England and...

Court Affirms Judicial Authority in Open Adoption: R & C (Adoption or Fostering) [2024] EWCA Civ 1302

Date: Oct 31, 2024

Court Affirms Judicial Authority in Open Adoption: R & C (Adoption or Fostering) [2024] EWCA Civ 1302 Introduction The case of R & C (Adoption or Fostering) [2024] EWCA Civ 1302 was heard in the...

Appeal Denied in R v Cela: Clarifying Grounds for Criminal Appeals and Extension of Time

Date: Oct 30, 2024

Appeal Denied in R v Cela: Clarifying Grounds for Criminal Appeals and Extension of Time Introduction The case of R v Cela ([2024] EWCA Crim 1396) heard by the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

M (Children: Findings of Fact) [2024] EWCA Civ 1290: Establishing Rigorous Standards in Care Proceedings

Date: Oct 30, 2024

M (Children: Findings of Fact) [2024] EWCA Civ 1290: Establishing Rigorous Standards in Care Proceedings Introduction The case of M (Children: Findings of Fact) ([2024] EWCA Civ 1290) presents a...