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Masri v Consolidated Contractors International Company Sal and Another: CA 4 Apr 2008

The court was asked whether the Commercial Court had international jurisdiction to make an order for the appointment of a receiver by way of equitable execution, and a freezing order, in relation to the judgment debtors’ interest in the concession and the revenues which they may earn from it. It also involves the purely English … Continue reading Masri v Consolidated Contractors International Company Sal and Another: CA 4 Apr 2008

Boake Allen Ltd and others v HM Revenue and Customs: CA 31 Jan 2006

The claimant companies had paid corporation tax under rules which had later been found to be discriminatory. They now sought repayment by virtue of double taxation agreements with the countries in which the parent companies were based. Held: The double agreements required the taxation provisions should not treat worse ‘other similar enterprises of that first-mentioned … Continue reading Boake Allen Ltd and others v HM Revenue and Customs: CA 31 Jan 2006

HM Customs and Excise v Barclays Bank Plc: HL 21 Jun 2006

The claimant had served an asset freezing order on the bank in respect of one of its customers. The bank paid out on a cheque inadvertently as to the order. The Commissioners claimed against the bank in negligence. The bank denied any duty of care. Held: The bank’s appeal succeeded. The bank owed a duty … Continue reading HM Customs and Excise v Barclays Bank Plc: HL 21 Jun 2006

Stubbins Marketing Ltd v Stubbins Food Partnerships Ltd and Others: ChD 19 May 2020

SML sought damages and/or equitable compensation pursuant to section 178(1) of the Companies Act 2006 and an indemnity pursuant to section 195(3)(b) of the 2006 Act against three of its former directors (or in the case of one of them his estate). Citations: [2020] EWHC 1266 (Ch) Links: Bailii Statutes: Companies Act 2006 178(1) 195(3)(b) … Continue reading Stubbins Marketing Ltd v Stubbins Food Partnerships Ltd and Others: ChD 19 May 2020

Essop and Others v Home Office (UK Border Agency): SC 5 Apr 2017

The appellants alleged indirect race and belief discrimination in the conditions of their employment by the respondent. Essop came as lead claimant challenging the tests used for promotion. Statistics showed lower pass rates for BME candidates, but with no explanation of the connection. Naaem was an imam. He began as a part time prison chaplain, … Continue reading Essop and Others v Home Office (UK Border Agency): SC 5 Apr 2017

Global Projects Management Ltd v Citigroup Inc and Others: ChD 17 Oct 2005

GPM had acquired an internet domain name ‘citigroup.co.uk’. Citigroup alleged passing off and trade mark infringement. The claimant complained of an unjustified threat. The defendant counterclaimed, and sought summary judgment. Held: The claimants registered the domain name on the very day that the merger creating the defendant happened. The reputation to be protected was in … Continue reading Global Projects Management Ltd v Citigroup Inc and Others: ChD 17 Oct 2005

Cobbe v Yeomans Row Management Ltd and Others: ChD 25 Feb 2005

Principles for Proprietary Estoppel A developer claimed to have agreed that upon obtaining necessary planning permissions for land belonging to the respondents, he would purchase the land at a price reflecting its new value. The defendant denied that any legally enforceable agreement existed. Claims were made for a constructive trust, proprietary estoppel and restitution. Held: … Continue reading Cobbe v Yeomans Row Management Ltd and Others: ChD 25 Feb 2005

Fecitt and Others v NHS Manchester: EAT 23 Nov 2010

EAT VICTIMISATION DISCRIMINATION – Protected disclosureS.47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996 provides that ‘A worker has the right not to be subjected to any detriment by any act, or any deliberate failure to act, by his employer done on the ground that the worker has made a protected disclosure.’In cases where a Claimant has … Continue reading Fecitt and Others v NHS Manchester: EAT 23 Nov 2010

Total Network Sl v Revenue and Customs: HL 12 Mar 2008

The House was asked whether an action for unlawful means conspiracy was available against a participant in a missing trader intra-community, or carousel, fraud. The company appealed a finding of liability saying that the VAT Act and Regulations contained the entire regime. Held: Criminal conduct at common law or by statute can constitute unlawful means … Continue reading Total Network Sl v Revenue and Customs: HL 12 Mar 2008

President of India v La Pintada Compagnia Navigacia SA (‘La Pintada’): HL 1985

References: [1985] AC 104 Coram: Lord Brandon, Lord Bridge The house decided against altering the rule in Page -v- Newman. ‘The common law does not award general damages for delay in payment of a debt beyond the date when it is contractually due’ The power given to the court under s 35A is discretionary. It … Continue reading President of India v La Pintada Compagnia Navigacia SA (‘La Pintada’): HL 1985