United Kingdom Case Commentaries

Savage v. Saxena [1998] ICR 357: Guidelines on Income Support, Housing Benefit, and Mitigation in Unfair Dismissal Compensation

Date: Jan 21, 1998

Savage v. Saxena [1998] ICR 357: Guidelines on Income Support, Housing Benefit, and Mitigation in Unfair Dismissal Compensation Introduction Savage v. Saxena is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Reaffirming Comprehensive Review in Redundancy Dismissals: Langston v Cranfield University [1998]

Date: Jan 13, 1998

Reaffirming Comprehensive Review in Redundancy Dismissals: Langston v Cranfield University [1998] Introduction Langston v Cranfield University ([1998] IRLR 172) is a pivotal case heard by the United...

Clydesdale Bank Plc v. Davidson: Affirming the Non-Existence of Valid Leases Among Pro Indiviso Co-Proprietors under the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1991

Date: Dec 17, 1997

Clydesdale Bank Plc v. Davidson: Affirming the Non-Existence of Valid Leases Among Pro Indiviso Co-Proprietors under the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1991 Introduction The case of Clydesdale...

Regina v. Martin: Upholding Military Jurisdiction in Civilian Murder Case

Date: Dec 17, 1997

Regina v. Martin: Upholding Military Jurisdiction in Civilian Murder Case Introduction Regina v. Martin ([1998] 1 Cr App R 347), adjudicated by the United Kingdom House of Lords on December 16, 1997,...

Interpretation of 'Required to Leave' in Social Security Regulations: Chief Adjudication Officer v. Wolke

Date: Nov 28, 1997

Interpretation of 'Required to Leave' in Social Security Regulations: Chief Adjudication Officer v. Wolke Introduction Chief Adjudication Officer v. Wolke ([1998] 1 FCR 119) is a pivotal judgment...

Longden v. British Coal Corporation: Refining Calculations for Loss of Pension in Personal Injury Damages

Date: Nov 28, 1997

Longden v. British Coal Corporation: Refining Calculations for Loss of Pension in Personal Injury Damages Introduction Longden v. British Coal Corporation ([1998] PIQR Q11) is a pivotal case decided...

Validation of Assigning Causes of Action from Insolvent Companies to Individuals: Insights from Circuit Systems Ltd v. Zuken-Redac (U.K) Ltd

Date: Nov 28, 1997

Validation of Assigning Causes of Action from Insolvent Companies to Individuals: Insights from Circuit Systems Ltd v. Zuken-Redac (U.K) Ltd Introduction The case of Circuit Systems Ltd and Another...

Accrual of Cause of Action in Professional Negligence: Insights from Nykredit Mortgage Bank Plc v. Edward Erdman Group Ltd

Date: Nov 28, 1997

Accrual of Cause of Action in Professional Negligence: Insights from Nykredit Mortgage Bank Plc v. Edward Erdman Group Ltd Introduction The case of Nykredit Mortgage Bank Plc v. Edward Erdman Group...

Zafar v Strathclyde Regional Council: Redefining Racial Discrimination Standards

Date: Nov 28, 1997

Zafar v Strathclyde Regional Council: Redefining Racial Discrimination Standards Introduction Strathclyde Regional Council v. Zafar ([1997] UKHL 54) is a landmark judgment delivered by the United...

R v. A [1997]: Defining the Real Danger Test for Unconscious Bias in Employment Tribunals

Date: Nov 22, 1997

R v. A [1997]: Defining the Real Danger Test for Unconscious Bias in Employment Tribunals Introduction The case of R v. A [1997] UKEAT 51_96_2111 serves as a pivotal moment in the jurisprudence...

Strict Time Limits in Schemes of Arrangement: Privy Council Upholds Scheme-Defined Deadlines in Kempe Jr v. Ambassador Insurance

Date: Nov 20, 1997

Strict Time Limits in Schemes of Arrangement: Privy Council Upholds Scheme-Defined Deadlines in Kempe Jr v. Ambassador Insurance Introduction The case of Kempe Jr and Others v. Ambassador Insurance...

Sarrio SA v Kuwait Investment Authority: Broad Interpretation of Article 22 of the Brussels Convention

Date: Nov 14, 1997

Sarrio SA v Kuwait Investment Authority: Broad Interpretation of Article 22 of the Brussels Convention Introduction Case: Sarrio SA v. Kuwait Investment Authority [1997] UKHL 49; [1999] AC 32 Court:...

Reaffirming the 'Excess of Damages' Standard in Scottish Jury Awards: Girvan v. Inverness Farmers Dairy

Date: Nov 14, 1997

Reaffirming the 'Excess of Damages' Standard in Scottish Jury Awards: Girvan v. Inverness Farmers Dairy Introduction The case of Girvan v. Inverness Farmers Dairy and Another ([1997] UKHL 47, 13th...

Bolitho v. City and Hackney Health Authority: Refining the Bolam Test in Medical Negligence

Date: Nov 14, 1997

Bolitho v. City and Hackney Health Authority: Refining the Bolam Test in Medical Negligence Introduction Bolitho v. City and Hackney Health Authority ([1997] 4 All ER 771) is a landmark judgment...

Regina v. Emmett and Another: Affirming the Right of Appeal Against Confiscation Orders under the Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986

Date: Nov 14, 1997

Regina v. Emmett and Another: Affirming the Right of Appeal Against Confiscation Orders under the Drug Trafficking Offences Act 1986 Introduction The case of Regina v. Emmett and Another ([1997] UKHL...

M v. Vincent [1997] UKEAT 991_97_0611: Extending Restricted Reporting Orders to Corporate Entities

Date: Nov 7, 1997

M v. Vincent [1997] UKEAT 991_97_0611: Extending Restricted Reporting Orders to Corporate Entities Introduction The case of M v. Vincent ([1997] UKEAT 991_97_0611) marks a significant development in...

Kleinwort Benson v. City of Glasgow District Council: Jurisdictional Clarifications under the Brussels Convention

Date: Oct 31, 1997

Kleinwort Benson v. City of Glasgow District Council: Jurisdictional Clarifications under the Brussels Convention Introduction The case of Kleinwort Benson Ltd v. City of Glasgow District Council...

Set-Off and Secured Creditors in Insolvency: Comprehensive Commentary on BCCI SA (No.8) Re [1997] UKHL 44

Date: Oct 31, 1997

Set-Off and Secured Creditors in Insolvency: Comprehensive Commentary on BCCI SA (No.8) Re [1997] UKHL 44 Introduction The case of Bank of Credit and Commerce International SA (No.8), Re [1997] UKHL...

R v Powell ([1997] UKHL 57): Establishing the Extent of Secondary Party Liability in Joint Enterprise Murder

Date: Oct 31, 1997

R v Powell ([1997] UKHL 57): Establishing the Extent of Secondary Party Liability in Joint Enterprise Murder Introduction The case of R v Powell and another ([1997] UKHL 57) represents a pivotal...

Establishing Secondary Liability under Joint Enterprise: Powell and Another, R v. (1997) UKHL 45

Date: Oct 31, 1997

Establishing Secondary Liability under Joint Enterprise: Powell and Another, R v. (1997) UKHL 45 Introduction The case of Powell and Another, R v. ([1997] UKHL 45) represents a seminal judgment by...