French v Barcham
Court: High CourtJudgement by: Blackburne JDate: 2008 The case of French v Barcham [2008] 1 WLR 1124 revolves around the issue of whether a trustee in bankruptcy can claim occupation rent from a co-owner of… French v Barcham
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): Everything You Need to Know
If you’re planning to visit the United Kingdom, the UK government has introduced a new system that may affect you. The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new online travel permission system that allows… UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): Everything You Need to Know
Foskett v McKeown
Court: House of LordsCitation: [2001] 1 AC 102Date: 2001Area of Law: Trusts, Equitable Remedies, Property Law Facts of Foskett v McKeown The case of Foskett v McKeown concerns the principle of tracing and following in… Foskett v McKeown
Foskett v McKeown [2000] UKHL 29
Foskett v McKeown is a landmark case in the field of trusts and equity, which provides an essential ruling on tracing and proprietary claims following a breach of trust. The House of Lords clarified the… Foskett v McKeown [2000] UKHL 29
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS): What You Need to Know
When a person is unable to make decisions about their care due to a mental impairment, they may find themselves in situations where their freedom is restricted. In these cases, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)… Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS): What You Need to Know
Foakes v Beer [1884] UKHL 1
The case of Foakes v Beer [1884] UKHL 1 is a leading decision in English contract law that reaffirmed the rule established in Pinnel’s Case (1602). The issue at hand involved whether part payment of… Foakes v Beer [1884] UKHL 1
Accredited Legal Representatives in the Court of Protection
When someone is unable to make decisions for themselves, whether about their health, care, or finances, it can be a difficult situation for both them and their loved ones. In these cases, the Court of… Accredited Legal Representatives in the Court of Protection
Flaminio Costa v ENEL (1964) Case 6/64
Court: European Court of Justice (ECJ) Date: 1964 Key Legal Principle: Primacy of European Union Law over National Law The case of Flaminio Costa v ENEL (1964) is a landmark decision by the European Court… Flaminio Costa v ENEL (1964) Case 6/64
Understanding Civil Penalties: A Simple Guide
When you hear the term “penalty,” you might think of criminal punishments like fines or imprisonment. However, there is another type of penalty that exists in the legal system – a civil penalty. This article… Understanding Civil Penalties: A Simple Guide
Fitzgerald v Lane [1989] 1 AC 328
Court: House of Lords Citation: [1989] 1 AC 328 Date: 1989 Judges: Lord Ackner, Lord Bridge, Lord Griffiths, Lord Goff, and Lord Mackay The case of Fitzgerald v Lane [1989] 1 AC 328 is a… Fitzgerald v Lane [1989] 1 AC 328