Landmark UK cases by area

Negligence, nuisance, defamation, vicarious liability.

Consideration, offer & acceptance, frustration, breach.

Mens rea, actus reus, defences, sentencing.

Judicial review, prerogative, constitutional principles.

Easements, covenants, leases, adverse possession.

Express, resulting, constructive trusts; fiduciary duties.

ECHR, HRA 1998, EU retained law.

Directors' duties, corporate veil, shareholders.

Unfair dismissal, discrimination, Equality Act.

Divorce, children, matrimonial property.

HMRC, income tax, VAT, CGT.

Copyright, trade marks, patents.

Sale of goods, carriage, shipping, insurance.

Asylum, deportation, refugee status.