Answering problem questions in the University of London LLB programme requires a clear understanding of legal principles, good analytical skills and the ability to apply the law to a given set of facts. Here are some tips to help you answer problem questions effectively:Read the question carefully: Make sure you understand what the question is […]
How to pass University of London LLB Examinations
This article will explain how you pass UOL LLB assessments. University of London law degree is based on assessments that you need to pass before securing a degree. In total, there are 12 modules for regular entry and 9 modules for Graduate entry. Dale Academy also provides online tutoring to the students of UOL, in […]
Rickards v Lothian – 1913
Legal Case Summary Rickards v Lothian [1913] AC 263 Natural versus non-natural use of land, domestic water supply, malicious act of third party Facts The claimant rented premises on the second floor of a building which was used for commercial purposes and ran a business from the premises he was renting. The defendant was the […]
Pearce v Brooks – Case Summary
Legal Case Summary Pearce v Brooks (1865) LR 1 Ex 213 Lawful contracts made for immoral purposes are illegal. Facts The defendant was a prostitute who hired a carriage from the plaintiff, who was a coachbuilder, on hire purchase terms to be paid for in instalments. She wanted the carriage to attract customers. The defendant […]
Kaitamaki v R
Legal Case Summary Kaitamaki v The Queen [1985] AC 147 Whether penetration is an ongoing act for the purposes of rape under Sexual Offences Act 2003, s 1 Facts The defendant was convicted of breaking into the victim’s flat and raping her twice. There was no dispute that sexual intercourse had taken place on two occasions, […]
Canada Steamship Lines v The King
Legal Case Summary Canada Steamship Lines v The King [1952] AC 192 Summary: Exclusion clauses, ambiguity in contractual clauses Facts Canada Steamship Lines entered into a Crown lease in 1940. The Duration of the lease was for 12 years and the lease pertained to dock property on St Gabriel Basin on the Lachine Canal. All […]
Scriven Bros v Hindley – 1913 3 KB 564
Legal Case Summary Scriven Bros and Co. v Hindley and Co. [1913] 3 KB 564 Contract – Mutual Mistake – Subject Matter – Voiding a Contract – Reasonable Man – Sample – Consensus ad Idem – Meeting of the minds Facts The complainants, Scriven Bros and Co, instructed an auctioneer to sell large bales of […]
Shanklin Pier v Detel Products – 1951
Legal Case Summary Shanklin Pier Ltd v Detel Products Ltd [1951] 2 KB 854 Contracts – Sale of goods – Express warranty Breach of Warranty Facts The Plaintiffs were owners of a pier in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. They entered into a contract with contractors to have the pier repaired and painted. Under […]
Barry v Davies – 2000
Legal Case Summary Barry v Davies [2000] 1 WLR 1962 FORMATION OF CONTRACT Facts Two brand new engine analyser machines owned by Customs and Exise were put up for auction by the defendant auctioneer. Each could be procured from the manufacturer for £14,521 but despite this were listed without a reserve price. The auctioneer failed […]
Granatino v Radmacher
Legal Case Summary Granatino v Radmacher [2010] UKSC 42 Validity of anti-nuptial agreement providing neither party should benefit from the other’s property Facts A French investment banker married a very wealthy German national. Prior to the marriage, at the request of the wife’s family, an anti-nuptial agreement was signed by both parties. The agreement provided […]