Jones v Kernott [2011] UKSC 53 is a leading decision of the United Kingdom Supreme Court on the beneficial ownership of a jointly owned family home. The case concerns how the courts determine the respective… Jones v Kernott [2011] UKSC 53
If you have been driving for years, or even if you passed your test more recently, you may not realise that the rules about pedestrians crossing the road changed in January 2022. The Highway Code… New Rules for Pedestrians Crossing the Road
Attorney General v Jonathan Cape Ltd is an important United Kingdom constitutional law case concerning collective Cabinet responsibility, breach of confidence, and the circumstances in which a court may restrain publication in the public interest.… Attorney General v Jonathan Cape Ltd [1975] 3 All ER 484; [1976] QB 752
If you have planning permission for a development, you may assume that once it is granted, the main legal hurdles are over. However, planning permission almost always comes with conditions. These conditions control how, when,… What Is a Breach of Condition Notice?
R v Clinton [2012] EWCA Crim 2 is an important decision of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales concerning the scope of the loss of control defence to murder under the Coroners and… R v Clinton [2012] EWCA Crim 2
If you are buying or selling a property in England and Wales, you may come across the term vacant possession. It sounds simple, but it carries real legal meaning. If misunderstood, it can delay your… What Is Vacant Possession and Does It Affect Me?
Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] is one of the most important decisions in English tort law. The case is widely recognised as the foundation of the modern law of negligence and the development of the duty… Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] A.C. 562
R v White [1910] 2 KB 124 is a leading decision of the Court of Appeal on the principles of causation and criminal attempt in English criminal law. The case is particularly significant for establishing… R v White [1910] 2 KB 124
If you are worried about losing your savings or family home to care home fees, you are not alone. Care costs in the UK are extremely high. Residential care can cost tens of thousands of… Deed of Variation to Avoid Care Home Fees
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?