Scenario (1) raises the question of whether George can obtain vacant possession of the flats occupied by Bella, Charles, David, Eva and Fiona. There are two types of interest in Land which are Proprietary rights and Personal rights. To ascertain whether or not each individual has an interest in the land that is binding on … Read more
Leave to Enter: Under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1971 a person without the right of abode may enter the UK if given leave to enter. Leave may be limited or unlimited, and is granted in accordance with the Immigration Rules – and the power to grant leave is exercised by immigration officers. Where unlimited … Read more
To establish a claim in Negligence, the Claimant must show that the Defendant owed them a duty of care, which means the Claimant must have been able to reasonably foresee that his actions would be likely to injure the Defendant, there was a sufficient proximity of relationship between the Claimant and Defendant, and that it … Read more
Explain how the concepts of separate legal personality and limited liability give rise to the circumstances Gilbert and Sullivan describe. Do you think that the law goes far enough in disregarding, or avoiding the consequences of, separate legal personality, when justice requires it to do so? Some seven men form an Association (If possible, all … Read more
This article looks at the requirements and formalities for a valid trust. In UK law, a trust is an arrangement involving three classes of people; a Settlor, Trustees and Beneficiaries. The Settlor is the person who transfers property to the Trust. The Trustees are people who legally own the Trust Property and administer it for … Read more
Equality and diversity initiatives in the workplace is link to business performance. Due to concept of equality and diversity value chain provides connections between investing in equality and diversity initiatives with the employee and employer results. The workplace has many demographic changes, these are, increased number of single parent families, increase aged population, people with … Read more
Recently in these few years, the awareness of ADR was just started to grow in all over the world. Therefore, ADR is still fresh and new in some of the countries such as Nordic countries including Denmark. Even though the current status regarding ADR in Denmark is disappointing, but it is improving as ADR in … Read more
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. It is a product of the mind. Intellectual property policies are in quest to maintain balance of the moral and economic rights of creators and inventors while keeping in mind … Read more
Find the case of MM (an adult) Local Authority X v (1) MM (by her litigation friend, the Official Solicitor) (2) KM [2007] EWHC 2003 (Fam). Analyse this case and then write a case review for the (fictitious) “Legal Issues Relating to Personal Injury” Journal. Your case review must identify the material facts of this … Read more
Alarming increase in money laundering and terror activities forced international community to focus and devise methods to tackle this cancerous problem. The magnitude of problem made sure that international community came together and take the problem head on. International organizations along with various nations took initiatives and prescribed certain Rules/ Regulations/Policies/Procedures which the Banks/ Citizens/ … Read more
Law essay question: Has the rise of consumerism and consumer rights recently, been adequately balanced with appropriate redress by the law as it stands? Support your answer with relevant statutory and case law examples. Definitions: CPA1987 – Consumer Protection Act 1987 GPSR2005 – General Product Safety Regulations 2005 SGSA1982 – Supply of Goods and Services … Read more
The first essay outline for your course has been handed to you and you don’t have a clue regarding what to do. Here are some tips on how to write a great essay and save yourself the stress or panic. The first thing you will need to do is read the essay question carefully. Go … Read more
By now, most of you understand that writing is an integral part of being a lawyer. No matter what area of law you practice, all are writing-intensive, which is why it’s imperative for lawyers to master the ability to communicate effectively through writing. In realising the importance of legal writing, you also should recognise that … Read more
This page explains some important legal principles including ratio decendi, obiter dictum, binding vs. persuasive decisions, overruling and distinguishing cases, and the difference between a civil law system and a common law system. Ratio Decendi/Obiter Dictum The Ratio decendi is the reason or ground upon which a case is decided. It is the key element of … Read more
Under English law, if a contract becomes impossible to perform, or is only able to be performed in a manner substantially different from that envisaged by the Parties at the outset, then the doctrine of “frustration” may apply and the contract terminate. This may not be in the interests of either of the Parties who may … Read more
