Case summaries2 min read
Donoghue v Stevenson Case Summary
A concise case summary of Donoghue v Stevenson, including the facts, the absence of a contractual claim and the House of Lords’ duty-of-care decision.
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Tort law
Read UK tort law study guides on negligence, duty of care, causation, remedies, landmark cases and approaches to analysing problem questions.
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Tort law10 min read
Negligence Problem Question: How to Answer Step by Step
Learn how to structure a first-class law essay with this step-by-step guide covering introductions, analysis, and conclusions.
Tort law10 min read
Duty of Care Explained: From Donoghue to Caparo
Master duty of care law with this comprehensive guide for UK law students. Explore the evolution from Donoghue v Stevenson to the Caparo three-stage test.
Tort law11 min read
How to Answer Tort Law Problem Questions in the UK
Learn how to answer a tort law problem question with our systematic guide. Master the IRAC method, identify torts, apply case law, and reach defensible conclusions.
Tort law10 min read
Occupiers' Liability Explained: 1957 and 1984 Acts
A clear explanation of occupiers' liability under the 1957 and 1984 Acts, covering who is an occupier, visitors vs trespassers, and the standard of care.
Tort law9 min read
Vicarious Liability Explained with Case Examples
A clear explanation of vicarious liability in English law covering the employment relationship test, course of employment, and key modern cases.
Tort law11 min read
Private Nuisance in Tort Law: Elements and Defences
A structured guide to private nuisance covering the elements, factors the court considers, available defences, and remedies with case authority.
Tort law10 min read
Remoteness of Damage in Tort: The Wagon Mound Test
An explanation of remoteness of damage in tort law, covering the shift from Re Polemis to The Wagon Mound, the type of damage test, and thin skull rule.
Tort law9 min read
Psychiatric Injury in Tort: Primary and Secondary Victims
Learn how to structure a first-class law essay with this step-by-step guide covering primary victims, secondary victim proximity requirements, and rescuers.
Tort law12 min read
Product Liability Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987
A comprehensive guide to product liability law UK under the Consumer Protection Act 1987, covering defects, defences, and negligence for law students.
Tort law9 min read
Contributory Negligence: Defence and Apportionment
Master contributory negligence law with this comprehensive guide for UK law students. Learn about the 1945 Act, standard of care, and apportionment principles.