The doctrine of consideration and the concept of duress are two fundamental pillars of contract law. Both determine whether agreements between parties can be enforced and under what circumstances they may be invalidated. A landmark… Pao On v Lau Yiu Long
Finding out you have cancer is life-changing. But discovering that your cancer was misdiagnosed as another condition – such as adenomyosis – can feel even more devastating. You might be left wondering why this happened,… When Could You Claim for Cancer Misdiagnosed as Adenomyosis?
Page v Smith is a landmark decision in the English law of negligence dealing with the foreseeability of psychiatric injury, particularly where the claimant is a primary victim with a pre-existing vulnerability. The judgement created… Page v Smith [1995] UKHL 7; [1996] AC 155
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences you can go through. It is even more painful when their death could have been avoided – when it happened because of poor or negligent… How Much Compensation For Medical Negligence Resulting In Death?
In English land law, disputes between cohabiting partners over the ownership of property have often involved the doctrine of constructive trusts. The courts are frequently tasked with identifying whether there was a common intention as… Oxley v Hiscock
When you have been hurt because of poor medical care, you may feel shocked, upset, and unsure about what to do next. You might be thinking about making a claim, but you have probably heard… What Are the Time Limits for Medical Negligence Claims in the UK?
The case of Oscar Chess Ltd v Williams is a leading authority in English contract law on determining whether a pre-contractual statement constitutes a contractual term (such as a warranty) or merely a representation. The… Oscar Chess Ltd v Williams [1957] EWCA Civ 5; [1957] 1 WLR 370
When you or your family member goes into hospital, you trust that they will receive safe, professional, and timely care. Most of the time, this is exactly what happens. However, there are situations where things… Could You Claim for Death by Hospital Negligence?
The decision in Olley v Marlborough Court Hotel is a leading authority in English contract law on the incorporation of exclusion clauses. It firmly establishes that an exclusion clause must be brought to the attention… Olley v Marlborough Court Hotel [1949] 1 KB 532
If you have been harmed because of poor medical care from the NHS, you may be wondering: “Can I sue the NHS for medical negligence?” This is a question many people ask when they feel… Can I Sue the NHS for Medical Negligence? – A Complete Guide