Enforceability of Covenants in the Beselthorpe Estate: Advising Hoppit
Introduction This essay examines the enforceability of three covenants agreed upon in 1990 between Thrace, the original owner of Beselthorpe estate, and Sonia, the ...
Equity Can Play a Large, but Sometimes Unexpected, Role in Our Modern Life: A Discussion in Relation to Rescission
Introduction Equity, as a branch of English law, operates to mitigate the rigidity of common law by introducing fairness, justice, and flexibility into legal ...
The Tort of Detinue: An Analysis in Tort Law
Introduction This essay explores the tort of detinue, a lesser-discussed but significant aspect of civil law concerning the wrongful detention of another’s property. Detinue, ...
How Can We Enforce Competition Law?
Introduction Competition law plays a critical role in maintaining fair market practices by preventing anti-competitive behaviours such as monopolies, cartels, and abuse of dominant ...
Why Employer is Vicariously Liable for the Delict of the Employee
Introduction This essay explores the legal principle of vicarious liability, focusing on why employers may be held liable for the delicts (or torts) committed ...
What Is the Feudal System in Terms of Equity and Trust?
Introduction This essay explores the feudal system through the lens of equity and trust, concepts central to English legal history and property law. Emerging ...
In Terms of Diplomatic Immunity, How Do Commercial Activities Relate to the Right of Diplomats as Explained in the Case of Trendtex Trading Co v Central Bank of Nigeria (1977) QB 529?
Introduction This essay explores the relationship between diplomatic immunity and commercial activities, with a particular focus on the landmark case of Trendtex Trading Co ...
Denmark Watson v Nico Insurance Civil Cause 1570 of 2017: An Analysis of Judicial Reasoning and Decision
Introduction This essay provides a detailed analysis of the judicial reasoning and application of facts and law in the case of *Denmark Watson v ...
What, if anything, connects the concept of the rule of law as articulated by Dicey and the concept of the rule of law as it is used in the modern case law of the United Kingdom Supreme Court?
Introduction The rule of law is a foundational principle in the United Kingdom’s unwritten constitution, serving as a safeguard against arbitrary power and a ...
Should the Law Impose a Heightened Investigative Duty on Police in Cases of Honour-Based Abuse, Given the Structural Barriers that Reduce Victims’ Access to Justice?
Introduction Honour-Based Abuse (HBA) represents a complex and deeply entrenched form of violence, often rooted in cultural or familial notions of honour, disproportionately affecting ...
