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
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