Commentaries

United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Privy Council Decision in Wrightson Ltd v. Fletcher Challenge Nominees Ltd: Redefining Superannuation Scheme Secession

Date: May 4, 2001

Privy Council Decision in Wrightson Ltd v. Fletcher Challenge Nominees Ltd: Redefining Superannuation Scheme Secession Introduction The case of Wrightson Ltd v. Fletcher Challenge Nominees Ltd...

Apportionment of Damages and Avoiding Double Recovery in Sex Discrimination Claims: HM Prison Service v. Salmon [2001] IRLR 425

Date: Apr 25, 2001

Apportionment of Damages and Avoiding Double Recovery in Sex Discrimination Claims: HM Prison Service v. Salmon [2001] IRLR 425 Introduction The case of HM Prison Service v. Salmon ([2001] IRLR 425)...

Defining Spousal Rights under EEA Law: The Chang Decision on Marriages of Convenience

Date: Apr 25, 2001

Defining Spousal Rights under EEA Law: The Chang Decision on Marriages of Convenience Introduction The case of Chang v. United Kingdom Asylum and Immigration Tribunal ([2001] UKIAT 01TH0100) presents...

Boodram v. The State: Upholding Fair Trial Standards through Counsel's Duty in Retrials

Date: Apr 11, 2001

Boodram v. The State: Upholding Fair Trial Standards through Counsel's Duty in Retrials Introduction Boodram v. The State (Trinidad and Tobago) [2002] 1 Cr App Rep 12 is a landmark case adjudicated...

Harley v. McDonald (2001): Defining Jurisdiction for Personal Cost Orders Against Legal Practitioners

Date: Apr 11, 2001

Harley v. McDonald (2001): Defining Jurisdiction for Personal Cost Orders Against Legal Practitioners Introduction The case of Harley v. McDonald (New Zealand) ([2001] 2 WLR 1749) addresses pivotal...

Admissibility of Statements and Identification Evidence in Bowe v. The Queen: Legal Precedents and Implications

Date: Apr 11, 2001

Admissibility of Statements and Identification Evidence in Bowe v. The Queen: Legal Precedents and Implications Introduction Bowe v. The Queen (The Bahamas) ([2001] UKPC 19) is a landmark case...

Defining 'Commencement Date' in Commercial Contracts: House of Lords Decision in Amoco (UK) v TGTL [2001] UKHL 18

Date: Apr 5, 2001

Defining 'Commencement Date' in Commercial Contracts: House of Lords Decision in Amoco (UK) v TGTL [2001] UKHL 18 Introduction The case of Amoco (UK) Exploration Company etc. v. Teesside Gas...

Reforming Trademark Licensing: Insights from Scandecor Developments AB v. Scandecor Marketing AV [2001] UKHL 21

Date: Apr 5, 2001

Reforming Trademark Licensing: Insights from Scandecor Developments AB v. Scandecor Marketing AV [2001] UKHL 21 Introduction Scandecor Developments AB v. Scandecor Marketing AV and Others and One...

Validation of Surplus Appropriation in Pension Schemes: International Power Plc v. Healy and Others

Date: Apr 5, 2001

Validation of Surplus Appropriation in Pension Schemes: International Power Plc v. Healy and Others Introduction The landmark case of International Power Plc v. Healy and Others ([2001] UKHL 20)...

Unincorporated Associations and VAT Liability: Insights from Eastbourne Town Radio Cars Association v Commissioners of Customs & Excise [2001] UKHL 19

Date: Apr 5, 2001

Unincorporated Associations and VAT Liability: Insights from Eastbourne Town Radio Cars Association v Commissioners of Customs & Excise [2001] UKHL 19 Introduction The case of Eastbourne Town Radio...

Strict Interpretation of Conditional Clauses in Development Agreements: Valentines Properties Ltd v Huntco Corporation Ltd

Date: Mar 30, 2001

Strict Interpretation of Conditional Clauses in Development Agreements: Valentines Properties Limited & Anor v Huntco Corporation Ltd & Anor Introduction In the landmark case of Valentines Properties...

Employment Tribunals and Article 6 Compliance: Insights from Scanfuture UK Ltd v. Bird & Ors

Date: Mar 24, 2001

Employment Tribunals and Article 6 Compliance: Insights from Scanfuture UK Ltd v. Bird & Ors Introduction The case of Scanfuture UK Ltd v. Bird & Ors ([2001] Emp LR 590) presented significant issues...

Three Rivers v Bank of England: Establishing the Tort of Misfeasance in Public Office

Date: Mar 23, 2001

Three Rivers District Council v Governor and Company of The Bank of England: Establishing the Tort of Misfeasance in Public Office [2001] UKHL 16; [2001] 2 All ER 513 Introduction The case of Three...

Borealis Ab v. Stargas Limited: Establishing Limits on Liability under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992

Date: Mar 23, 2001

Borealis Ab v. Stargas Limited: Establishing Limits on Liability under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992 Introduction The case of Borealis Ab v. Stargas Limited and Others and Bergesen D.Y. A/S...

Reaffirming Statutory Remedies over Common Law in Unfair Dismissal: Johnson v. Unisys Limited [2001] UKHL 13

Date: Mar 23, 2001

Reaffirming Statutory Remedies over Common Law in Unfair Dismissal: Johnson v. Unisys Limited [2001] UKHL 13 1. Introduction Johnson v. Unisys Limited ([2001] UKHL 13) is a landmark decision by the...

Anyanwu v South Bank Student Union: Redefining Aiding in Racial Discrimination Cases

Date: Mar 23, 2001

Anyanwu v South Bank Student Union: Redefining Aiding in Racial Discrimination Cases Introduction The case of Anyanwu and Another v. South Bank Student Union and Another and Commission for Racial...

Hallam v. Cheltenham Borough Council: Defining 'Aiding' in Racial Discrimination Cases

Date: Mar 23, 2001

Hallam v. Cheltenham Borough Council: Defining 'Aiding' in Racial Discrimination Cases Introduction Hallam v. Cheltenham Borough Council and Others ([2001] 1 WLR 655) is a landmark case adjudicated...

Ensuring Fair Trial and Proper Conduct in Expert Evidence: Employment Appeal Tribunal's Decision in De Keyser Ltd v. Wilson

Date: Mar 21, 2001

Ensuring Fair Trial and Proper Conduct in Expert Evidence: Employment Appeal Tribunal's Decision in De Keyser Ltd v. Wilson Introduction The case of De Keyser Ltd v. Wilson ([2001] UKEAT...

Constitutional Right to Broadcast: Observer Publications Ltd v Matthew [2001] UKPC 11

Date: Mar 20, 2001

Constitutional Right to Broadcast: Observer Publications Ltd v Matthew [2001] UKPC 11 Introduction Observer Publications Limited v. Campbell “Mickey” Matthew & The Commissioner of Police and The...

Lana v. Positive Action Training in Housing Ltd: Expanding Liability under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Date: Mar 16, 2001

Lana v. Positive Action Training in Housing Ltd: Expanding Liability under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Introduction Lana v. Positive Action Training in Housing (London) Ltd ([2001] IRLR 501) is a...

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