Legal notes
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How the Grinch stole Legal Notes
Our Legal Notes team rounds up the year with a festive classic
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Right of way: Not so easy does it
Promissory estoppel and easements go under the spotlight in our analysis of a right of way dispute.
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More haste needed in leisure centre pursuit
Allyson Colby analyses a decision on the meaning of ‘reasonable endeavours’ in an overage dispute
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How contracts put good faith to the test
A recent high-profile High Court decision has resurrected the concept of relational contracting
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Airfield claim that didn’t get off the ground
Why a ground (f) challenge brought by tenants of Wellesbourne Airfield failed to take off
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Why you still can’t sue an inspector in tort
LEGAL NOTES Stuart Pemble revisits one of the most fundamental tortious principles of them all
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A stitch plate in time fell short
Allyson Colby analyses a decision on a landlord’s repairing obligations.
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Legal notes: Reading between the lines
Supreme Court decision on agent’s commission demonstrates approach of courts to upholding contracts
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Enfranchisement of common parts
Elizabeth Dwomoh considers a case where a broad definition was given to the meaning of common parts
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Should a fraudster be able to sue their negligent solicitors?
Court of Appeal applies new range of factors for assessing the enforceability of illegal contracts
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Parting is such sweet sorrow
A cautionary tale for lessees to ensure they have obtained consent before transferring possession.
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Legal notes: Matters of fact
Mitigation of damages is governed by clear principles, but courts can face difficulties when applying those principles to the facts of any dispute