Law

Injury resulting from a gift and lack of contractual consideration

An explanation of why a a person that is not a party to a contract but suffers loss/personal injury cannot…

6 years ago

What is frustration in contract law?

A brief overview of the frustration in contract law. The definition, effect and leading cases will be considered.

6 years ago

If a tree falls on a man in a forest, and no-one is there to see it, who is it possible to sue?

Although this is clearly an altered version of a common idiom. This question raises important concerns about Occupiers Liability.

6 years ago

What South African Laws Governed Public Access to Beaches During Apartheid?

An answer that provides insight as to what legally prevented non-whites from rightfully accessing public beaches.

6 years ago

What is oblique intent in relation to the mens rea of murder?

A brief explanation and example of the operation of oblique intent and it's importance in proving the potential mens rea…

6 years ago

Separation of Powers and The Rule of Law

A brief definition of two very important doctrines in UK Law - The Rule of Law and The Separation of…

6 years ago

The Extent of Employer Vicarious Liability for Employee Criminal Acts

To what extent does the common law impose vicarious liability upon employers for the criminal actions of their employees?

6 years ago

The principle in Centrovincial Estates v Merchant Investors (1983)

A brief discussion of the facts of Centrovincial Estates v Merchant Investors (1983) and what the court held and why.

6 years ago

What is the difference between a joint tenant and a tenancy in common?

An examination of the key differences between a joint tenant and a tenancy in common law in relation to co-ownership…

6 years ago

What is Supremacy of the EU Law?

An explanation of the doctrine of supremacy of EU law and how it affects national laws.

6 years ago