Waltons Stores (Interstate) Ltd v Maher is a significant decision of the High Court of Australia on the doctrine of promissory estoppel. The case is notable for recognising that, in certain circumstances, estoppel may operate… Waltons Stores (Interstate) Ltd v Maher
Walsh v Lonsdale is a leading authority on equitable leases and the effect of the Judicature Acts 1873–1875. The dispute arose because the parties entered into an agreement for a lease but failed to execute… Walsh v Lonsdale
The House of Lords decision in Walford v Miles remains a significant authority in English contract law on the enforceability of agreements made during negotiations. The case is particularly important for clarifying the legal position… Walford v Miles
Von Hannover v Germany was decided by the European Court of Human Rights in 2004 under Application No. 59320/00. The case concerned the scope of the right to respect for private life under Article 8… Von Hannover v Germany
Victoria Laundry (Windsor) Ltd v Newman Industries Ltd is a leading English contract law decision on the remoteness of damage and the recoverability of lost profits following a breach of contract. The case focuses on… Victoria Laundry (Windsor) Ltd v Newman Industries Ltd
Tweddle v Atkinson is a foundational English contract law case that clearly established the doctrines of privity of contract and consideration. Decided in 1861 by the Queen’s Bench, the case confirmed that only those who… Tweddle v Atkinson (1861)
Tulk v Moxhay is a foundational English land law decision which established that, in certain circumstances, a restrictive covenant can bind future purchasers of land in equity. The case departed from the rigid common law… Tulk v Moxhay
Tomlinson v Congleton Borough Council is a leading House of Lords decision on negligence and occupiers’ liability under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984. The case is frequently cited for its clear approach to obvious dangers,… Tomlinson v Congleton Borough Council
Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking Ltd is a landmark English contract law decision dealing with the formation of contracts, incorporation of terms, and exclusion clauses, particularly where contracts are formed through automatic machines. The case… Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking Ltd
Thorner v Major is a leading decision of the House of Lords on proprietary estoppel in English land law. The case considers when conduct and indirect statements may be sufficiently clear to amount to an… Thorner v Major [2009] UKHL 18