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Birmingham City Council v Oakley: HL 29 Nov 2000

When considering if premises fell within the section, and were ‘in such a state as to be prejudicial to health’, the court must consider some feature of the premises which was in itself prejudicial. An arrangement of rooms which was unsatisfactory and might be considered insanitary did not fall within the provision. The risk of … Continue reading Birmingham City Council v Oakley: HL 29 Nov 2000

Hughes v Kingston Upon Hull City Council: QBD 9 Nov 1998

The Solicitors Practice Rules have the effect of law, and it is still improper to agree to pursue contentious proceedings on a contingency fee arrangement without specific statutory sanction, especially in criminal proceedings. An agreement for payment of legal fees on a contingency basis in a quasi-criminal matter (nuisance summons) remained unlawful, and a successful … Continue reading Hughes v Kingston Upon Hull City Council: QBD 9 Nov 1998