Summary of important cases
Myer Stores Ltd v Soo [1991] is an Australian tort law case concerning the detainment of a customer at a departmental store. The question arose as to whether his detainment was lawful and whether damages should be awarded to him. Given below are the case details: Case name & citation: Myer Stores Ltd v Soo … Read more
Case name & citation: Mullin v Richards [1998] 1 WLR 1304; [1998] 1 ALL ER 920 Case Overview This is a tort law case on issues of negligence and foreseeability of risk. Would it be reasonable to expect a young teen to have anticipated the risk of danger? Should age and other circumstances be considered … Read more
Case name & citation: Revill v Newbery [1996] QB 567; [1996] 1 All ER 291; [1996] 2 WLR 239 What does the case deal with? Revill v Newbery [1996] deals with issues related to trespass and self-defense. To what extent can force be used to protect one’s property? Facts of Revill v Newbery Newbery, a … Read more
Kuru v NSW [2008] is a tort law case on issues of trespass and false imprisonment. Case name & citation: Kuru v State of New South Wales [2008] HCA 26; (2008) 236 CLR 1 Quick Outline 1. On getting a report, police entered a house to check if there was violence.2. Upon arrival, there were … Read more
Mcfadzean v CFMEU is a case on the tort of false imprisonment. Some environmentalists took part in anti-logging protests and were allegedly imprisoned by logging workers. Given below are the case details: Case name & citation: McFadzean v Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union [2007] VSCA 289; (2007) 20 VR 250 Court: Supreme Court of … Read more
Case name & citation: Roberts v Ramsbottom [1980] 1 WLR 823; [1980] 1 All ER 7 Jurisdiction: England and Wales The learned judge: Neill J. Area of law: Standard of care; Accident caused after being affected by a medical condition What happened in Roberts v Ramsbottom? Arthur Ramsbottom crashed his car into a stationary van … Read more
Case name & citation: Halliday v Nevill [1984] HCA 80; (1984) 155 CLR 1 Facts of Halliday v Nevill This is an appeal case originating from a decision by Brooking J. of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Brooking J. ordered to review decisions made by a Stipendiary Magistrate of dismissing charges against the appellant. The … Read more
Case name & citation: Brady v Schatzel [1911] St R Qd 206 Case Overview Brady v Schatzel [1911] is a tort law case on assault. It dealt with the question of whether an act can be constituted assault if it doesn’t frighten the victim. Also, does it matter that the accused person is actually incapable … Read more
Lowery v Walker [1911] is a UK tort law case concerning the liability of an occupier to people habitually crossing his land and the occupier’s acquiescence to this. Given below are the case details: Case name & citation: Lowery v Walker [1911] AC 10; [1910] UKHL 1; [1910] UKHL 726 Court and jurisdiction: House of … Read more
Case name & citation: Australian Safeway Stores Pty Ltd v Zaluzna [1987] HCA 7; (1987) 162 CLR 479 This case is a famous case from Australia concerning issues of negligence and occupiers’ liability. It dealt with the question of whether a retailer may be held liable for damages if a customer is injured on his … Read more