Concepts
Equitable Doctrines in English Law
Equitable doctrines are a body of principles developed by the Court of Chancery to supplement the common law, providing remedies and rights where the common law was deficient or produced unjust …
The Development of Equity and the Court of Chancery
Equity is a body of law that developed in the Court of Chancery to supplement and correct the deficiencies of the common law. Originating in the medieval practice of petitioning the King for justice, …
The Doctrine of Privity of Contract
The doctrine of privity of contract provides that only parties to a contract can enforce its terms or be bound by them. A third party cannot sue on a contract even if the contract was made for that …
The English Common Law Tradition
The common law is the body of judge-made law that originated in the English royal courts following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It forms the foundation of the legal systems of England and Wales and …
The Law of Trusts and Fiduciary Duties
A breach of trust occurs when a trustee fails to comply with the duties imposed by the trust instrument or by general trust law. Trusts are equitable obligations that separate legal and beneficial …
The Requirement of Consideration in English Contract Law
Consideration is a fundamental requirement for the formation of a binding contract in English law. A promise is not enforceable as a contract unless it is supported by consideration—something of value …
The Royal Prerogative in UK Constitutional Law
The Royal Prerogative comprises the residual powers and privileges of the Crown that are recognised by the common law. These are powers that historically belonged to the monarch but are now exercised …
The Tort of Negligence in UK Law
Negligence is the most important tort in English law. It establishes liability for harm caused by the breach of a legal duty to take care. The modern law of negligence developed from the landmark case …