When your marriage breaks down, one of the biggest worries is money. You may be thinking about the family home, savings, pensions and debts. But if you or your spouse have received an inheritance, the… What Happens To Inheritance In Divorce?
Ellen Street Estates Ltd v Minister of Health [1934] 1 KB 590 is a leading authority on the doctrine of implied repeal in United Kingdom constitutional and statutory law. The case examined what happens when… Ellen Street Estates Ltd v Minister of Health [1934] 1 KB 590
If you own a leasehold flat or are thinking of buying one, you may have come across the term peppercorn rent. It sounds old-fashioned, and in many ways it is. But it has become very… Can A Peppercorn Rent Be Increased?
The decision in Hyman v Hyman is a leading authority in UK law on the limits of contractual freedom in matrimonial matters. The case establishes an important constitutional principle: courts will not enforce agreements that… Hyman v Hyman
With smartphones, smartwatches, and online meetings, secretly recording conversations has become very easy. You might be tempted to record a work meeting, a difficult conversation with your boss, or a dispute with a colleague—just in… Is Covert Recording Legal In The UK?
The case of Haseldine v C.A. Daw & Son Ltd is a significant decision in English tort law, particularly concerning the liability of property owners for accidents involving mechanical equipment maintained by independent contractors. The… Haseldine v C.A. Daw & Son Ltd [1941] 2 KB 343
Buying or owning a home can feel confusing, especially when legal terms are thrown at you with little explanation. One term that often raises eyebrows is peppercorn ground rent. You might wonder: Is it real?… What Is Peppercorn Ground Rent?
Knight v Knight is a landmark English trust law case which established the enduring principle of the “three certainties” required for the creation of a valid private express trust. Decided in 1840 by Lord Langdale… Knight v Knight (1840) 3 Beav 148; 49 ER 58
If you are planning to run a raffle in the UK—whether for a school fundraiser, charity event, sports club, or community group—you need to make sure you do it legally. Many people assume raffles are… How To Run A Raffle Legally In The UK
The case of Paul v Constance [1977] 1 WLR 527 is a landmark decision in English trust law, particularly on the principle of certainty of intention, one of the essential elements required to establish the… Paul v Constance [1977] 1 WLR 527