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Re Denley’s Trust Deed [1969] 1 Ch 373, Chancery Division
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Re Denley’s Trust Deed [1969] 1 Ch 373, Chancery Division. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Pennington v Waine [2002] EWCA Civ 227, Court of Appeal
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Pennington v Waine [2002] EWCA Civ 227, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Saunders v Vautier (1841) Cr & Ph 240, 41 ER 482, Court of Chancery
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Saunders v Vautier (1841) Cr & Ph 240, 41 ER 482, Court of Chancery. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Re Vandervell’s Trusts (No 2) [1974] Ch 269, Court of Appeal
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Re Vandervell’s Trusts (No 2) [1974] Ch 269, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale v Islington London Borough Council [1996] 2 AC 669, House of Lords
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale v Islington London Borough Council [1996] 2 AC 669, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Stack v Dowden [2007] UKHL 17, House of Lords
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Stack v Dowden [2007] UKHL 17, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Crossco (No 4) Unlimited v Jolan Ltd & Ors [2011] EWCA Civ 1619, Court of Appeal
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Crossco (No 4) Unlimited v Jolan Ltd & Ors [2011] EWCA Civ 1619, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Lysaght v Edwards (1876) 2 Ch D 499, Chancery Division
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Lysaght v Edwards (1876) 2 Ch D 499, Chancery Division. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Novoship (UK) Ltd v Mikhaylyuk [2014] EWCA Civ 908, Court of Appeal
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Novoship (UK) Ltd v Mikhaylyuk [2014] EWCA Civ 908, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Bartlett v Barclays Bank Trust Co Ltd (Nos 1 & 2) [1980] Ch 515, Chancery Division
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Bartlett v Barclays Bank Trust Co Ltd (Nos 1 & 2) [1980] Ch 515, Chancery Division. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Bristol and West Building Society v Mothew [1998] Ch 1, Court of Appeal
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Bristol and West Building Society v Mothew [1998] Ch 1, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
FHR European Ventures LLP v Cedar Capital Partners LLC [2014] UKSC 45, Supreme Court
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in FHR European Ventures LLP v Cedar Capital Partners LLC [2014] UKSC 45, Supreme Court. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Re Hallett’s Estate (1880) 13 Ch D 696, Court of Appeal
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Re Hallett’s Estate (1880) 13 Ch D 696, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Guest v Guest [2022] UKSC 27, Supreme Court
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Guest v Guest [2022] UKSC 27, Supreme Court. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Central London Property Trust Ltd v High Trees House Ltd [1947] KB 130, King’s Bench Division
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Central London Property Trust Ltd v High Trees House Ltd [1947] KB 130, King’s Bench Division. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Cartesio (Case C-210/06), EU:C:2008:723, [2008] ECR I-9641, 16 December 2008
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Cartesio (Case C-210/06), EU:C:2008:723, [2008] ECR I-9641, 16 December 2008. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O’aMeara.
Banco de Santander (Case C-274/14), EU:C:2020:17, 21 January 2020
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Banco de Santander (Case C-274/14), EU:C:2020:17, 21 January 2020. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Commission v Council (‘Environmental crimes’) (Case C-176/03), EU:C:2005:542, [2005] ECR I-7879, 13 September 2005
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Commission v Council (‘Environmental crimes’) (Case C-176/03), EU:C:2005:542, [2005] ECR I-7879, 13 September 2005. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Piraiki-Patraiki and others v Commission (Case 11/82), EU:C:1985:18, [1985] ECR 207, 17 January 1985
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Piraiki-Patraiki and others v Commission (Case 11/82), EU:C:1985:18, [1985] ECR 207, 17 January 1985. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Andrea Francovich and Danila Bonifaci and others v Italian Republic (Joined cases C-6/90 and C-9/90), EU:C:1991:428, [1991] ECR I-5357, 19 November 1991
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Andrea Francovich and Danila Bonifaci and others v Italian Republic (Joined cases C-6/90 and C-9/90), EU:C:1991:428, [1991] ECR I-5357, 19 November 1991. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Brasserie du Pêcheur SA v Bundesrepublik Deutschland; The Queen v Secretary of State for Transport, ex parte Factortame Ltd and others (‘Factortame III’) (Joined cases C-46/93 and C-48/93), EU:C:1996:79, [1996] ECR I-1029, 5 March 1996
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Brasserie du Pêcheur SA v Bundesrepublik Deutschland; The Queen v Secretary of State for Transport, ex parte Factortame Ltd and others (‘Factortame III’) (Joined cases C-46/93 and C-48/93), EU:C:1996:79, [1996] ECR I-1029, 5 March 1996. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Gerhard Köbler v Republik Österreich (Case C-224/01), EU:C:2003:513, [2003] ECR I-10239, 30 September 2003
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Gerhard Köbler v Republik Österreich (Case C-224/01), EU:C:2003:513, [2003] ECR I-10239, 30 September 2003. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children Ireland Ltd v Stephen Grogan and others (Case C-159/90), EU:C:1991:378, [1991] ECR I-4685, 4 October 1991
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Society for the Protection of Unborn Children Ireland Ltd v Stephen Grogan and others (Case C-159/90), EU:C:1991:378, [1991] ECR I-4685, 4 October 1991. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Keck and Mithouard (Joined cases C-267/91 and C-268/91), EU:C:1993:905, [1993] ECR I-6097, 24 November 1993
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Keck and Mithouard (Joined cases C-267/91 and C-268/91), EU:C:1993:905, [1993] ECR I-6097, 24 November 1993. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Yvonne Watts v Bedford Primary Care Trust (Case C-372/04), EU:C:2006:325, [2006] ECR I-4325, 16 May 2006
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Yvonne Watts v Bedford Primary Care Trust (Case C-372/04), EU:C:2006:325, [2006] ECR I-4325, 16 May 2006. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Jobcenter Berlin Neukölln v Nazifa Alimanovic and others (Case C-67/14), EU:C:2015:597, 15 September 2015
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Jobcenter Berlin Neukölln v Nazifa Alimanovic and others (Case C-67/14), EU:C:2015:597, 15 September 2015. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Tjebbes and others v Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken (Case C-221/17), EU:C:2019:189, 12 March 2019
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Tjebbes and others v Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken (Case C-221/17), EU:C:2010:104, [2010] ECR I-1449, 12 March 2019. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Stefano Melloni v Ministerio Fiscal (Case C-399/11), EU:C:2013:107, 26 February 2013
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Stefano Melloni v Ministerio Fiscal (Case C-399/11), EU:C:2013:107, 26 February 2013. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
SN and SD v Governor of Cloverhill Prison and others (Case C-479/21 PPU), EU:C:2021:929, Judgment of 16 November 2021
Authors: O'Meara Noreen
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in SN and SD v Governor of Cloverhill Prison and others (Case C-479/21 PPU), EU:C:2021:929, 16 November 2021. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Noreen O'Meara.
Jones v Kernott [2011] UKSC 53, Supreme Court
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Jones v Kernott [2011] UKSC 53, Supreme Court. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Stack v Dowden [2007] UKHL 17, House of Lords
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Stack v Dowden [2007] UKHL 17, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Walsh v Lonsdale (1882) 21 Ch D 9, Court of Appeal
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Walsh v Lonsdale (1882) 21 Ch D 9, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Abbey National Building Society v Cann [1991] 1 AC 56, House of Lords
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Abbey National Building Society v Cann [1991] 1 AC 56, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
City of London Building Society v Flegg [1988] AC 54, House of Lords
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in City of London Building Society v Flegg [1988] AC 54, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Southern Pacific Mortgages v Scott [2014] UKSC 52, Supreme Court
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Southern Pacific Mortgages v Scott [2014] UKSC 52, Supreme Court. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
William & Glynn’s Bank v Boland [1981] AC 487, House of Lords
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in William & Glynn’s Bank v Boland [1981] AC 487, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
National Provincial Bank v Ainsworth [1965] AC 1175, House of Lords
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in National Provincial Bank v Ainsworth [1965] AC 1175, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
AG Securities v Vaughan; Antoniades v Villiers [1990] 1 AC 417, House of Lords
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in AG Securities v Vaughan; Antoniades v Villiers [1990] 1 AC 417, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Berrisford Housing Co-operative v Mexfield [2011] UKSC 52, Supreme Court
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Berrisford Housing Co-operative v Mexfield [2011] UKSC 52, Supreme Court. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Bruton v London & Quadrant Housing Trust [1999] 1 AC 406, House of Lords
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Bruton v London & Quadrant Housing Trust [1999] 1 AC 406, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Cheltenham & Gloucester plc v Krausz [1997] 1 WLR 1558, Court of Appeal
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Cheltenham & Gloucester plc v Krausz [1997] 1 WLR 1558, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Cheltenham & Gloucester plc v Norgan [1996] 1 WLR 343, Court of Appeal
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Cheltenham & Gloucester plc v Norgan [1996] 1 WLR 343, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Cuckmere Brick Co. Ltd v Mutual Finance Ltd [1971] Ch 949, Court of Appeal
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Cuckmere Brick Co. Ltd v Mutual Finance Ltd [1971] Ch 949, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Horsham Properties Group Ltd v Clark [2008] EWHC 2327, High Court (Chancery Division)
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Horsham Properties Group Ltd v Clark [2008] EWHC 2327, High Court (Chancery Division). The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Regency Villas Title Ltd v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd [2018] UKSC 57, Supreme Court
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Regency Villas Title Ltd v Diamond Resorts (Europe) Ltd [2018] UKSC 57. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Wood v Waddington [2015] EWCA Civ 538, Court of Appeal
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Wood v Waddington [2015] EWCA Civ 538, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Crest Nicholson Residential (South) Ltd v McAllister [2004] EWCA Civ 410, Court of Appeal
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Crest Nicholson Residential (South) Ltd v McAllister [2004] EWCA Civ 410, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Federated Homes Ltd v Mill Lodge Properties Ltd [1980] 1 WLR 494, Court of Appeal
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Federated Lodge Homes Ltd v Mill Lodge Properties Ltd [1980] 1 WLR 494, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Tulk v Moxhay (1848) 41 ER 1143, High Court (Chancery Division)
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Tulk v Moxhay (1848) 41 ER 1143, High Court (Chancery Division). The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
A v BBC (Scotland) [2014] UKSC 25, Supreme Court
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in A v BBC (Scotland) [2014] UKSC 25, Supreme Court. This case concerned whether a court order granting anonymity to a convicted and deported foreign national sex offender could remain in place, notwithstanding objections from BBC (Scotland). In answering the question, the Court articulated what it referred to as the common law principle of open justice, which is the focus of this case note. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Attorney General for New South Wales v Trethowan [1932] AC 526, Privy Council
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Attorney General for New South Wales v Trethowan [1932] AC 526, before the Privy Council. This case concerned whether provisions enacted by an earlier legislature could bind the legislative choices of future legislatures. It should be noted that this case relates to a dominion legislature. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
AXA General Insurance Ltd v Lord Advocate [2011] UKSC 46, Supreme Court
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in AXA General Insurance Ltd v Lord Advocate [2011] UKSC 46, Supreme Court. This case addressed the extent to which Acts of the Scottish Parliament (ASPs) were reviewable by the courts, the special status of ASPs, and regularized the rules on standing as between English and Scots law. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Case of Proclamations [1610] 77 ER 1352, 12 Co Rep 74, King’s Bench
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Case of Proclamations [1610] 77 ER 1352 12 Co Rep 74, King’s Bench. This classic public law case concerned whether the King could rule by proclamation, or whether he was required to rule through Parliament. It provides one of the core foundations of the law limiting the scope of the royal prerogative today. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Council of Civil Service Unions v Minister for the Civil Service [1985] AC 374, House of Lords (also known as the GCHQ case)
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Council of Civil Service Unions v Minister for the Civil Service [1985] AC 374, House of Lords (also known as the GCHQ case). This case note discusses both the ‘new nomenclature’ (Lord Roskill at 415) of judicial review established by Lord Diplock, and the House of Lords’ conclusion that prerogative powers are, in principle, reviewable by the courts. There is also discussion of the deployment of national security arguments to avoid review. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Donoghue v Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited and another [2001] EWCA Civ 595, Court of Appeal
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Donoghue v Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited and another [2001] EWCA Civ 595, Court of Appeal. This case concerned whether Poplar Housing was a public body for the purposes of s. 6(3)(b) of the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA). Public bodies are required to act in accordance with the HRA. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Ghaidan v Godin-Mendoza [2004] UKHL 30, House of Lords
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Ghaidan v Godin-Mendoza [2004] UKHL 30, House of Lords. This case concerns the interpretive obligation placed on the courts to, so far as is possible, interpret all legislation, past and future, in line with the Human Rights Act 1998. The substantive issue in the case was whether the Rent Act 1977, as amended, could be read in such a way as to allow a surviving tenant from a same-sex relationship to succeed to a tenancy held by their deceased partner. The document also includes supporting commentary from author and questions Thomas Webb.
Handyside v United Kingdom (1979–80) 1 EHRR 737, European Court of Human Rights
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Handyside v United Kingdom (1979-80) 1 EHRR 737, European Court of Human Rights. This case concerned a book which breached the Obscene Publications Act 1959. The publisher, Handyside, contended that the domestic law (the 1959 Act) breached his Article 10 rights under the European Convention on Human Rights. The case introduced the concept of the ‘margin of appreciation’ accorded to states as regards the implementation of convention rights. The case predates the passage of the Human Rights Act 1998. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Hirst v United Kingdom [2005] ECHR 681, European Court of Human Rights (Application 74025/01) (Grand Chamber)
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Hirst v United Kingdom [2005] ECHR 681, European Court of Human Rights (Grand Chamber). This case note concerns the provisions limiting the voting rights of prisoners, and the extent to which the United Kingdom is bound to follow the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Ireland v United Kingdom (1979-80) 2 EHRR 25, European Court of Human Rights
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Ireland v United Kingdom (1979-80) 2 EHRR 25, European Court of Human Rights. This case concerned whether interrogation techniques employed by the United Kingdom in Northern Ireland between 1971 and 1975 amounted to torture or inhuman or degrading treatment, contrary to Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. More generally, the case note considers the differences between absolute, limited, and qualified rights. The case predates the passage of the Human Rights Act 1998. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Jackson v HM Attorney General [2005] UKHL 56, House of Lords
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Jackson v HM Attorney General [2005] UKHL 56, House of Lords. This case concerned the interpretation of the Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949 and the implications of this interpretation for the relationship between the Houses of Parliament. The case also contained important obiter from the House of Lords on the nature of parliamentary sovereignty. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Padfield v Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food [1968] AC 997, House of Lords
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Padfield v Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food [1968] AC 997, House of Lords. This case is concerned with the scope and limits of ministerial discretion, and how, in the case of statutory powers, the courts determine this with reference to the intentions of Parliament and the objectives of the Act in question. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Aston Cantlow, Wilmcote with Billesley v Wallbank [2003] UKHL 37, House of Lords
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Aston Cantlow, Wilmcote with Billesley v Wallbank [2003] UKHL 37, House of Lords. The underlying substantive issue in this case was the question of whether the Wallbanks were liable to pay for the repair of their local parish church. However, this case note focuses on the definition of public authorities under s. 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA). Public authorities are required to act in accordance with the HRA, and the Wallbanks contended that the Parochial Church Council was a public authority within the meaning of s. 6. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
R v Lord Chancellor, ex parte Witham [1998] QB 575, Queen’s Bench Divisional Court
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R v Lord Chancellor, ex parte Witham [1998] QB 575, High Court (Queen’s Bench Division). This case concerns the constitutionality of fees payable to access court processes where the applicant’s limited financial means render them unable to pay those fees. More generally it concerns the capacity of the common law to provide rights protections, notwithstanding the Human Rights Act 1998. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
R v Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex parte Brind [1991] UKHL 4, House of Lords
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R v Secretary of State for the Home Department, ex parte Brind [1991] UKHL 4, House of Lords. The case considered whether the Secretary of State could restrict the editorial decisions of broadcasters as regards the way in which messages from spokespersons for proscribed organizations were broadcast. The United Kingdom was a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) when the case was heard, but the case also predates the passage of the Human Rights Act 1998. There is discussion of the legal position of the ECHR under the common law in the United Kingdom, and the concept of proportionality in United Kingdom’s domestic jurisprudence. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
R v Secretary of State for the Environment, ex parte Rose Theatre Trust Co. [1990] 1 QB 504, High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R v Secretary of State for the Environment, ex parte Rose Theatre Trust Co. [1990] 1 QB 504, High Court (Queen’s Bench Division). The case concerned whether an interest group formed to protect a recently rediscovered Elizabethan theatre had sufficient interest to bring a judicial review against a decision not to protect the theatre. The case is considered with the Fleet Street Casuals case [1982] AC 617 and Greenpeace (No. 2) [1994] 2 CMLR 548 in mind. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
R v Secretary of State for Transport, ex parte Factortame Ltd (No. 2) [1991] 1 AC 603, House of Lords
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R v Secretary of State for Transport, ex parte Factortame Ltd (No. 2) [1991] 1 AC 603, House of Lords. This case explored whether a United Kingdom court could suspend the effect of primary legislation where it was in conflict with European Community law. It necessarily raises questions about the nature and limits (if any) of parliamentary sovereignty, and for this reason remains relevant notwithstanding the UK’s departure from the European Union. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
R (on the application of Evans) and another v Attorney General [2015] UKSC 21, Supreme Court
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R (on the application of Evans and another) v Attorney General [2015] UKSC 21, Supreme Court. This case concerns whether Parliament can have intended for a statutory provision to allow a member of the executive to overturn the decision of a court without good, clearly articulated reasons (Lord Mance), or contrary to constitutional principle (Lord Neuberger). The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
R (on the application of FDA) v Prime Minister [2021] EWHC 3279 (Admin), Queen’s Bench Divisional Court
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R (on the application of FDA) v Prime Minister [2021] EWHC 3279 (Admin), Queen’s Bench Divisional Court. This case concerned the justiciability of provisions in the Ministerial Code relating to bullying, harassment, and discrimination, and the decision of the Prime Minister in relation to an alleged breach of that Code by the Home Secretary. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author, Thomas Webb.
R (on the application of Privacy International) v Investigatory Powers Tribunal [2019] UKSC 22, Supreme Court
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R (on the application of Privacy International) v Investigatory Powers Tribunal [2019] UKSC 22, Supreme Court. This case revisited the legality of ouster clauses discussed in Anisminic ([1969] 2 AC 147) in the context of the reviewability of decisions made by the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. The note also discusses the implications of the Independent Review of Administrative Law (IRAL) (2021) and the government’s response to the review, as regards ouster clauses. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
R (on the application of Public Law Project) v Secretary of State for Justice [2016] UKSC 39, Supreme Court
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R (on the application of Public Law Project) v Secretary of State for Justice [2016] UKSC 39, Supreme Court. The Court was asked to consider whether the Henry VIII powers granted under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 permitted the Secretary of State for Justice to introduce a residency test into the provisions regulating legal aid. The case raises wider questions about the oversight and review of Henry VIII powers. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
R (on the application of UNISON) v Lord Chancellor [2017] UKSC 51, Supreme Court
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in R (on the application of UNISON) v Lord Chancellor [2017] UKSC 51, Supreme Court. This case considers whether the fees applicants were required to pay to access the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeals Tribunal interfered with their ability to access justice. The UKSC articulated the right of access to justice as deriving from the common law. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Reference by the Lord Advocate of devolution issues under paragraph 34 of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 [2022] UKSC 31, Supreme Court (also known as Scottish Independence Referendum Bill)
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Reference by the Lord Advocate of devolution issues under paragraph 34 of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 [2022] UKSC 31, Supreme Court (also known as the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill). This case concerned whether a reference by the Lord Advocate raised a devolution matter; if it did, whether the UKSC should accept the reference for consideration; and, if it did consider it, whether the subject matter of the reference—which related to draft legislation to enable a referendum on Scottish independence—was within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Re Finucane’s Application for Judicial Review [2019] UKSC 7, Supreme Court
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Re Finucane’s Application for Judicial Review [2019] UKSC 7, Supreme Court. This case concerns first, the law relating to legitimate expectations, and second the requirements to establish an Article 2-compliant investigation into a death. The facts of the case are connected to the murder of Patrick Finucane by loyalist paramilitaries in Northern Ireland. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Ridge v Baldwin [1964] AC 40, House of Lords
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Ridge v Baldwin [1964] AC 40, House of Lords. This case considered whether the process by which a Chief Constable was sacked amounted to procedural unfairness and breached the rules of natural justice. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Smith and Grady v United Kingdom [1999] ECHR 72, European Court of Human Rights
Authors: Webb Thomas E.
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Public Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Smith and Grady v United Kingdom [1999] ECHR 72, European Court of Human Rights. This case examined the now-defunct provisions against gay people serving in the British military, and how using either unreasonableness or proportionality produced different outcomes. It also considers the contribution which a rights-based approach to legal questions, drawing on proportionality, can make to the development of law and policy. The document also includes supporting commentary and questions from author Thomas Webb.
Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co. Ltd [1970] AC 1004
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Home Office v Dorset Yacht Co. Ltd [1970] AC 1004. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Caparo Industries plc v Dickman [1990] 2 AC 605
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Caparo Industries plc v Dickman [1990] 2 AC 605. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Khan v Meadows [2021] UKSC 21
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Khan v Meadows [2021] UKSC 21. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Page v Smith [1996] 1 AC 155
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Page v Smith [1996] 1 AC 155. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Alcock v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police [1992] 1 AC 310
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Alcock v Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police [1992] 1 AC 310. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Smith v Eric S Bush [1990] 1 AC 831
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Smith v Eric S Bush [1990] 1 AC 831. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Steel v NRAM Ltd [2018] 1 WLR 1190
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Steel v NRAM Ltd [2018] 1 WLR 1190. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Bolton v Stone [1951] AC 850
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Bolton v Stone [1951] AC 850. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Dunnage v Randall [2016] QB 639
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Dunnage v Randall [2016] QB 639. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Wilsher v Essex Area Health Authority [1988] 1 AC 1074
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Wilsher v Essex Area Health Authority [1988] 1 AC 1074. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Overseas Tankship (UK) Ltd v Morts Docks & Engineering Co. Ltd (The Wagon Mound No 1) [1961] AC 388
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Overseas Tankship (UK) Ltd v Morts Docks & Engineering Co. Ltd (The Wagon Mound No 1) [1961] AC 388. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Collins v Wilcock [1984] 1 WLR 1172
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Collins v Wilcock [1984] 1 WLR 1172. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Tuberville v Savage (1669) 1 Mod Rep 3, 86 ER 684
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Tuberville v Savage (1669) 1 Mod Rep 3, 86 ER 684. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Murray v Ministry of Defence [1988] 1 WLR 692
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Murray v Ministry of Defence [1988] 1 WLR 692. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Hunter v Canary Wharf Ltd [1997] AC 655
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Hunter v Canary Wharf Ltd [1997] AC 655. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Stocker v Stocker [2019] UKSC 17
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Stocker v Stocker [2019] UKSC 17. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Barclays Bank Plc v Various Claimants [2020] UKSC 13
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Barclays Bank Plc v Various Claimants [2020] UKSC 13. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Lister v Hesley Hall Ltd [2002] 1 AC 215
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Lister v Hesley Hall Ltd [2002] 1 AC 215. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Attorney-General’s Reference (No. 3 of 1994) [1998] AC 245, House of Lords
Authors: Herring Jonathan
Published: August 2023

Essential Cases: Criminal Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Attorney-General’s Reference (No. 3 of 1994) [1998] AC 245, House of Lords. The document also included supporting commentary from author Jonathan Herring.