Wheeldon v Burrows is a significant English land law decision concerning the implied grant of easements on the severance of land held under common ownership. The case clarified when certain rights that had existed during… Wheeldon v Burrows (1879) LR 12 Ch D 31
Citation: Wheat v E Lacon & Co Ltd [1966] AC 552; [1966] 1 All ER 582 Court: House of Lords Area of Law: Tort law – Occupiers’ liability – Duty of care Wheat v E… Wheat v E Lacon & Co Ltd
Watts v Morrow is a significant decision of the Court of Appeal concerning the measure of damages for breach of contract, specifically in the context of a negligently prepared surveyor’s report. The case addresses two… Watts v Morrow
Ward v Byham is a leading English contract law decision dealing with the doctrine of consideration, particularly in situations involving the performance of an existing legal or statutory duty. The case is frequently cited for… Ward v Byham [1956]
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)