Street v Mountford is a leading decision of the House of Lords on English land law, dealing with the distinction between a lease and a licence. The case is significant because it clarified the legal… Street v Mountford

Stovin v Wise is a leading decision of the House of Lords on negligence, particularly concerning omissions and the liability of public authorities. The case examines whether a local highway authority can be held liable… Stovin v Wise

Stilk v Myrick is a foundational English contract law case that addresses the doctrine of consideration, particularly the rule that performance of an existing contractual duty does not amount to valid consideration for a new… Stilk v Myrick

Stevenson, Jaques & Co v McLean is an important English contract law decision dealing with communication of acceptance, telegraphic enquiries, and revocation of offers. The case contrasts the rules applicable to acceptance by telegraph with… Stevenson, Jaques & Co v McLean

Stack v Dowden is a leading decision of the House of Lords on how beneficial interests are determined when unmarried cohabitants hold property in their joint names. The case is significant because it reshaped the… Stack v Dowden

Spring v Guardian Assurance plc is a leading House of Lords decision addressing whether an employer owes a duty of care when providing a reference for a former employee. The case sits at the intersection… Spring v Guardian Assurance plc

Spartan Steel and Alloys Ltd v Martin & Co (Contractors) Ltd is a leading Court of Appeal decision addressing the limits of negligence liability for economic loss, especially the distinction between recoverable consequential economic loss… Spartan Steel and Alloys Ltd v Martin & Co (Contractors) Ltd

Shirlaw v Southern Foundries is a leading Court of Appeal decision concerning implied terms in contracts and the limits on a company’s ability to alter its articles of association in a way that prejudices pre-existing… Shirlaw v Southern Foundries

Solle v Butcher is a leading English contract law case on the doctrine of mistake and the role of equitable principles in setting aside contracts.  Decided by the Court of Appeal, it is especially significant… Solle v Butcher

Smith v Littlewoods Organisation Ltd is a leading decision of the House of Lords that clarifies when an occupier may owe a duty of care for damage caused by the actions of third parties. The… Smith v Littlewoods Organisation Ltd