What Is Blue-Penciling?
If you have ever signed a contract and worried that one unfair line could ruin the whole agreement, you are not alone. Contracts can feel overwhelming. They are often long, full of legal language, and… What Is Blue-Penciling?
Bray v Ford
Bray v Ford [1896] AC 44 is a leading English case on defamation and also lays down an important explanation of fiduciary duties, particularly the rule against conflict of interest. The decision is notable for… Bray v Ford
Beddoe Order – What Is It And When Do You Need One?
If you are a trustee or an executor, you may one day find yourself facing a difficult decision: should you take legal action, defend a claim, or continue a dispute using trust or estate funds?… Beddoe Order – What Is It And When Do You Need One?
Sprange v Barnard (1789): Case Brief
Sprange v Barnard is a classic and frequently cited decision in English trusts law dealing with the requirement of certainty of subject matter for the creation of a valid trust. The case illustrates how courts… Sprange v Barnard (1789): Case Brief
Prescriptive Rights In Property Law
If you have ever used a path, driveway, track, or access route over someone else’s land for years without any objection, you may already have legal rights over it — even if nothing is written… Prescriptive Rights In Property Law
Corcoran v Anderton
The decision in Corcoran v Anderton is an important authority in English criminal law on the meaning of appropriation within the offence of robbery under section 8 of the Theft Act 1968. The case examines… Corcoran v Anderton
Who Can Witness a Signature on a Mortgage Deed?
If you are buying a property in the UK, signing a mortgage deed is one of the most important steps in the process. It can feel like just another document to sign, but this one… Who Can Witness a Signature on a Mortgage Deed?
Logdon v DPP
Logdon v DPP is a well-known English criminal law case that explains the mental element required for the offence of assault. The decision makes it clear that, for assault, the focus is not on whether… Logdon v DPP
What Happens After Signing A Mortgage Deed
Signing a mortgage deed is a big moment. It often feels like you are right at the finish line, but in reality, it is one of the most important steps in a longer legal and… What Happens After Signing A Mortgage Deed
R v Pace and Rogers
R v Pace and Rogers is an important decision of the Court of Appeal that clarifies how intention and knowledge operate in offences involving criminal property, particularly where the offence charged is an attempt. The… R v Pace and Rogers