03 January 2025

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Case summary - Fitzgerald v CPS [2024] EWHC 869 (Admin)

The decision that confirmed courts cannot disregard unchallenged expert evidence unless there are valid and clearly articulated reasons. Read more...

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01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Gillick V West Norfolk And Wisbech AHA [1985] UKHL 7

The landmark decision that established the ability for children to consent to medical treatment.

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01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Banks V Goodfellow (1870) LR 5 QB 549

The landmark decision that established the test for testamentary capacity.

Estate Administration Wills and Lifetime Planning +1

01 October 2024

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Case Summary - R V ZA [2023] EWCA Crim 596

The Court of Appeal decision reminds judges to consider the sentencing guidelines for minors.

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01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Carlill V Carbolic Smoke Ball Company [1892] EWCA Civ 1

The landmark case that shaped contract law.

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01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Churchill V Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023]

The landmark decision that a court can order parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution.

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01 October 2024

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Case Summary - R V Competition Appeal Tribunal [2023] UKSC 28

The landmark decision defining damages-based agreements.

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01 October 2024

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Case Summary - BTI 2014 LLC V Sequana SA And Others [2022] UKSC 25

The landmark decision that established the creditor duty in corporate insolvencies.

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01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Aviva Insurance Ltd V Sakyi [2022] EWHC 3267 (KB)

Delay does not necessarily defeat proceedings for contempt of court.

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01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Donoghue V Stevenson [1932] AC 562

The landmark decision that established the concept of a duty of care

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01 October 2024

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Case Summary - R (Miller) V The Prime Minister [2019] UKSC 14

The landmark case that considered the limits of the monarch to suspend Parliament.

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