Summary of important cases
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
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
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: Hackshaw v Shaw [1984] HCA 84; (1984) 155 CLR 614 What is the case about? Hackshaw v Shaw [1984] is a tort law case that revolved around issues of negligence, trespass, and duty of care. It dealt with the question of whether an occupier of property can be held liable for … Read more
Cowell v Rosehill Racecourse Co Ltd [1937] is a tort law case from Australia differentiating between contractual rights and property rights. Case name & citation: Cowell v Rosehill Racecourse Co Ltd [1937] HCA 17; (1937) 56 CLR 605; [1937] ALR 273 What is the case about? The case is about the revocability of licenses and … Read more