United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Clarifying the Calculation of Average Rate of Interest for Housing Revenue Account Subsidies: Camden Case Commentary

Date: Mar 13, 1998

Clarifying the Calculation of Average Rate of Interest for Housing Revenue Account Subsidies: Camden Case Commentary Introduction The case of Secretary of State for the Environment, Ex Parte Council...

Subrogation in Unjust Enrichment: Insights from Banque Financiere De La Cite v. Parc (Battersea) Ltd and Others [1998]

Date: Feb 27, 1998

Subrogation in Unjust Enrichment: Insights from Banque Financiere De La Cite v. Parc (Battersea) Ltd and Others [1998] Introduction The case of Banque Financiere De La Cite v. Parc (Battersea) Ltd...

Reaffirming the Tenant's Statutory Right to Buy: City Council of Bristol v. Lovell [1998]

Date: Feb 27, 1998

Reaffirming the Tenant's Statutory Right to Buy: City Council of Bristol v. Lovell [1998] Introduction City Council of Bristol v. Lovell ([1998] 1 All ER 775) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Reaffirming Natural Justice in Employment Tribunals: The Tull v Severin Decision

Date: Feb 27, 1998

Reaffirming Natural Justice in Employment Tribunals: The Tull v Severin Decision Introduction The case of Tull & Ors v. Severin & Anor ([1998] UKEAT 884_97_2602) is a landmark decision by the United...

Comprehensive Commentary on Stocznia Gdanska SA v. Latvian Shipping Co and Others [1998] UKHL 9

Date: Feb 27, 1998

Stocznia Gdanska SA v. Latvian Shipping Co and Others ([1998] UKHL 9): Establishing Key Principles in Contractual Remedies Introduction The landmark case of Stocznia Gdanska SA v. Latvian Shipping Co...

Incorporation of Collective Bargaining Agreements Post-TUPE Transfer: Glendale Grounds Management v. Bradley

Date: Feb 20, 1998

Incorporation of Collective Bargaining Agreements Post-TUPE Transfer: Glendale Grounds Management v. Bradley Introduction The case of Glendale Grounds Management v. Bradley ([1998] UKEAT 484_97_1902)...

Limitation of Equality Under Enumerated Grounds: Matadeen v. Pointu

Date: Feb 19, 1998

Limitation of Equality Under Enumerated Grounds: Matadeen v. Pointu Introduction Matadeen and Others v. MGC Pointu and Others (Mauritius), ([1999] AC 98), adjudicated by the Privy Council on February...

Limits on Cost Orders in Employment Tribunals: The Omar v. Worldwide News Inc Decision

Date: Feb 19, 1998

Limits on Cost Orders in Employment Tribunals: The Omar v. Worldwide News Inc Decision Introduction The case of Omar v. Worldwide News Inc (t/a United Press International) ([1998] UKEAT 770_97_1802)...

Adoption and Application of PACE Provisions in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines: Thompson v. The Queen

Date: Feb 17, 1998

Adoption and Application of PACE Provisions in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines: Thompson v. The Queen ([1998] AC 811) Introduction The case of Thompson v. The Queen ([1998] AC 811) represents a...

Entitlement to Reasonable Costs in Compulsory Land Acquisition: Lesquende v. Planning and Environment Committee

Date: Feb 12, 1998

Entitlement to Reasonable Costs in Compulsory Land Acquisition: Lesquende v. Planning and Environment Committee Introduction The case of Lesquende Limited v. The Planning and Environment Committee of...

Extension of Time in Unlawful Discrimination Claims: Mills & Anor v. Marshall [1998] IRLR 494

Date: Feb 12, 1998

Extension of Time in Unlawful Discrimination Claims: Mills & Anor v. Marshall [1998] IRLR 494 Introduction Mills & Anor v. Marshall is a landmark case adjudicated by the United Kingdom Employment...

Ensuring Compliance with EC Article 119 in UK Occupational Pension Schemes: Insights from Preston v Wolverhampton Healthcare NHS

Date: Feb 6, 1998

Ensuring Compliance with EC Article 119 in UK Occupational Pension Schemes: Insights from Preston v Wolverhampton Healthcare NHS Introduction The case of Preston and Others v. Wolverhampton...

Establishing Causation Under Section 85(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991: Insights from Empress Car Company (Abertillery) Ltd [1998]

Date: Feb 6, 1998

Establishing Causation Under Section 85(1) of the Water Resources Act 1991: Insights from Empress Car Company (Abertillery) Ltd [1998] Introduction The case of Empress Car Company (Abertillery) Ltd...

Establishing the Tort of Maliciously Procuring Search Warrants: Analysis of Gibbs v. Rea

Date: Jan 30, 1998

Establishing the Tort of Maliciously Procuring Search Warrants: Analysis of Gibbs v. Rea Introduction The case of Gibbs and Others v. John Mitchell Rea (Cayman Islands) ([1998] AC 786) marks a...

Strict Liability of Shippers for Dangerous Goods under Article IV, r.6 of The Hague Rules

Date: Jan 23, 1998

Strict Liability of Shippers for Dangerous Goods under Article IV, r.6 of The Hague Rules Introduction The case of Effort Shipping Company Ltd v. Linden Management SA and Others ([1998] 1 All ER 495)...

Redrow Homes Ltd v Bett Brothers Plc: Exclusive Remedies in Copyright Infringement Actions

Date: Jan 23, 1998

Redrow Homes Ltd v Bett Brothers Plc: Exclusive Remedies in Copyright Infringement Actions Introduction The case of Redrow Homes Ltd and Others v. Bett Brothers Plc and Others ([1999] AC 197) was...

Establishing Valid Subsection (3) Defenses in Equal Pay Claims: Strathclyde v. Wallace

Date: Jan 23, 1998

Establishing Valid Subsection (3) Defenses in Equal Pay Claims: Strathclyde Regional Council v. Wallace Introduction The case of Strathclyde Regional Council and Others v. Wallace and Others ([1998]...

Burden of Proof in Health and Safety Unfair Dismissal Claims: The Jackson v. ICS Group Decision

Date: Jan 23, 1998

Burden of Proof in Health and Safety Unfair Dismissal Claims: The Jackson v. ICS Group Decision Introduction The case of Jackson v. ICS Group Of Companies Ltd ([1998] UKEAT 499_97_2201) serves as a...

Inability as Grounds for Sheriff Removal: Stewart v. Secretary of State For Scotland [1998] UKHL 3

Date: Jan 23, 1998

Inability as Grounds for Sheriff Removal: Stewart v. Secretary of State For Scotland [1998] UKHL 3 Introduction Stewart v. Secretary of State For Scotland [1998] UKHL 3 is a landmark case adjudicated...

Confession Voluntariness and Jury Prejudice: Mitchell v. The Queen (Bahamas) [1998] AC 695

Date: Jan 22, 1998

Confession Voluntariness and Jury Prejudice: Mitchell v. The Queen (Bahamas) [1998] AC 695 Introduction Mitchell v. The Queen (Bahamas) [1998] AC 695 is a landmark judgment delivered by the Privy...