Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016

The Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 (the “2016 Act”) was enacted to facilitate the implementation of the “Rebuilding Ireland” action plan on housing and homelessness which was published by the Government in July 2016. The 2016 Act replaced the Residential Tenancies Acts 2004 to 2015 and the Housing Finance Agency Act … Read more

Riggs v Palmer – interpretation

The case of Riggs v Palmer raised many questions as to how the laws should be interpreted. In brief, Mrs. Riggs, Mrs. Preston and Elmer Palmer were beneficiaries for the will of the testator Francis B. Palmer. Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. Preston were the two daughters who accused Elmer Palmer, the grandson of Francis Palmer … Read more

Types of organisation and legal structures

P1-explain different types and purposes of organisations;public,private and voluntary sectors are legal structures   In the world of business are 4 most common types of organisations,which are: 1.the sole trader 2.the partnership 3.companies 4. Franchising 5.Charity organisations The sole trader One of the most common forms of the business is the sole trader and is … Read more

The main legal rights of customers

On 1st October 2015, the Consumer Rights Act was introduced into the United Kingdom. It replaced the previous consumer legislations of: • Sale of Goods Act • Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations • Supply of Goods and Services Act The Act covers the consumer’s rights in relation to: • Product Quality – The product … Read more

State liability in European Law

This essay will aim to address the principle of state liability, by critically evaluating the principle in reference to Francovich v Italy (1990) C-6/C-90, as well as similar cases after this date. But firstly a brief introduction to the European Union (EU) and EU law will be provided. Cases will be compared on the basis … Read more

Contract – discharge by frustration

1.0 Issue Learned counsel for Mahadaya submitted that KPDRM’s maintained termination of SPA1 was invalid and that the land had been rightfully transferred to Mahadaya whose title thereto was indefeasible on the basis of s 340 of the National Land Code (‘s 340’). Mahadaya’s alternative argument was that if KPDRM was entitled to terminate SPA1, … Read more

Enforcement and justiciability of the CISG

ENFORCEMENT AND JUSTICIABILITY OF THE CISG The CISG is a unique transformation that signifiers a quantum shift in international business; it thus signifies a quite radical revision in the very prism through which we view transnational business deals and disputes. It is highly debatable whether uniformity under the CISG exists or achieves justiciability and it … Read more

Critisisms and loopholes of the CISG

Without doubt, the advantages of the CISG are numerous and established but criticism against the convention are also rife and cannot be brushed aside, although some unfounded because they grow from general misunderstanding of the convention and also most criticism arrive out of academic analysis and views which are majorly untested or not yet pronounced … Read more

Functions of Bill of Lading

i) As Evidence the Contract of Carriage Shipper and the carrier, or their agents, enter into an agreement as a contract of carriage before the goods are shipped, often when the shipper books space on the ship for his goods, or perhaps on loading of the goods or acceptance for loading by the carrier. (heskell … Read more

Sale of goods in international law

While being engaged in international business, seller looks for minimizing the payment risk subsequent to delivery of goods by receiving either cash in advance or payment on delivery or where the buyer’s interest is to pay only after being certain about receiving goods in accordance with contract of sales.  Additionally, reasons including: lack of familiarity … Read more

Law problem question – FOB contract

INTRODUCTION In this case study, Imran bought 20 tons of Alfalfa from James with FOB contract. The buyer nominated the ship which is The Hulk and James made the contract of carriage, procured a bill of lading and put the goods on board within the contract period. When the goods reached to Karachi, were found … Read more

Implied term of mutual trust and confidence prior to Malik v BCCI

Examine the development of the common law implied term of mutual trust and confidence prior to the House of Lords’ decision in Malik v BCCI. What is the significance of this development for the law of employment generally? Introduction The doctrine of constructive dismissal provides that an employee is entitled in response to the employer’s … Read more

Smart contracts

Blockchain technology is much broader than just bitcoin or other digital currencies. Sustained levels of robust security have been achieved by public cryptocurrencies. This demonstrated to the world that a new wave of blockchain technologies can provide efficiencies and intangible technological benefits very similar to what the Internet has done. The blockchain phenomenon is no … Read more