Law Essays

Oscar Chess v Williams, the facts, reasoning and appeal
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Introduction: Oscar Chess Ltd v Williams [1957] 1 ALL ER 325. What were the material facts of the case and the legal issues on which the appeal was based?...

L’Oreal v. Bellure: Muddying the Waters of Trademark Law
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Introduction: The English and Welsh Court of Appeals (EWCA) was asked on remand to readdress a significant trademark case in light of new guidance provided by the European Court of Justice (ECJ)....

The Doctrine Of Judicial Precedent Law Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Introduction: Judicial precedent also called case law is the system adopted by judges where the judges follow previous decisions....

Analysis of Doctrine of Equity
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Introduction: The doctrine of equity was created to fill in the gaps of common law by providing more flexible remedies, unlike common law which only provide damages such as injunction, specific performance, equitable estoppel etc....

Effect of the Lack of Horizontal Direct Effect of Provisions in EU Directives
Example essay. Last modified: 22nd Dec 2020
Introduction: The lack of horizontal direct effect of provisions in EU directives severely undermines effective judicial protection of citizens who seek to rely on their rights under Union law in the courts of the Member States....

Are CIF Contract of Sale of Goods a Sale of Documents?
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: This research proposal will explore the field of Cost Insurance Freight (CIF) contract of sale....

History of Equity Law
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: With reference to relevant case law and legislation, examine the importance of equity as a modern source of law in light of its historical development....

the parol evidence rule
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: One of the most essential common law rules on contract cases is the Parol Evidence Rule - a verbal or written agreement that is not included in a significant black and white document....

Land Law Cases Analysis
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: The case law involving both unregistered and registered land before the 2002 Act suggests that proper enquiries were considered necessary....

Criminal Liability and GBH Problem Question
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: From a brief review of the facts it seems that Aisling may be charged for criminal liability under non-fatal offences against the following; Charles, Bernadette & Dan....

Lloyds Bank plc v Rosset Effect on Joint Ownership Cases
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: How an interest in property can be established under a constructive trust and how the steps taken to establish such trust has altered since Lloyds Bank plc v Rosset....

Judicial Precedent A Practice Of The Courts Law Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: Judicial precedent: Where past decisions of judges are followed in future cases when the facts of the cases are similar. Once a judge decides a legal principle, it is required that is used in future legal cases with similar issues or facts....

Formalities with Perfect / Imperfect Trusts
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: The question in this case refers to the creation of a trust and the formalities that are required. In the case of Serena, she has created a trust that holds the property in trust for Alice for life....

Introduction to Negligence, Tort Law
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: Discuss what is meant by a ‘duty of care’ in the tort of negligence. Explain the test which is applied in the tort of negligence to determine whether the defendant breached the legal duty of care...

Hanlon v law society
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: In Hanlon v Law Society, Lord Denning stated that the court “takes the rights and obligations of the parties all together and puts the pieces into a mixed bag... In this essay I will try to outline how the role of the Court has evolved in the area of ancillary relief through the years....

UK Corporate Governance Code Analysis
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: Fortitude International is a large authorised financial services firm based in the UK with international clients and consequently subject to dual regulation of the FCA & PRA....

Dismissal or Termination of Employment Contract
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: The dismissal or termination of an employment contract by an employer may entitle an employee to seek redress through the courts based on a finding of wrongful and/or unfair dismissal....

Doctrine Of Precedent Important Role English Legal System Law Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: The Doctrine of Precedent also known as stare decisis is a concept that has an important role to play in the English Legal System, especially as it strengthens the hierarchy of the courts....

Reasoning in Krell v Henry
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Dec 2020
Introduction: To what extent would you describe the reasoning in Krell v Henry [1903] 2KB 740 and Herne Bay Steam Boat Company v Hutton [1903] 2 KB 683 as either compatible or incompatible?...

Current Definition Of Recklessness Within Criminal Law Law Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 16th Dec 2020
Introduction: Recklessness is a problematic area of the criminal law, since there is no strict definition of what constitutes it. Statutes make provision for the presence of recklessness, but have yet to define it strictly....

The Structure Of The Legal Profession Law Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 16th Dec 2020
Introduction: The legal profession in the United Kingdom has personalized the political system more than countless years to provide the society the finest law. The legal profession in England and Wales is separated....

Equality Laws: Racism and Police in the UK
Example essay. Last modified: 16th Dec 2020
Introduction: This report will look at how equality laws operate within the public sector in Britain, with a specific focus on racism and the police force....

Application of the Hague/Visby Rule
Example essay. Last modified: 16th Dec 2020
Introduction: Disputes over loss of cargo, delay, damage or short delivery were resolved by referring to the contract of carriage as contained in the bills of lading based on the validity vel non of clause exonerating carrier from liability....

Evaluate the Definition of Consent
Example essay. Last modified: 16th Dec 2020
Introduction: A critical evaluation of the definition of consent for the purposes of sexual offences since the enactment of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, with particular regard to the presumptions in ss.75 and 76....

The Banker-Customer Relationship
Example essay. Last modified: 16th Dec 2020
Introduction: The banking service plays a major role in within modern society. It is estimated that over 90% of all adults in the UK hold a bank or building society account....