Actus reus can be satisfied by omission where legal duty to act exists

No unlawful act manslaughter without mens rea for the underlying unlawful act

House of Lords creates strict liability rule for dangerous escapes from land

State liability extends to legislative acts where breach manifestly and gravely disregards EU law.

The official institutional textbook of the Justinianic codification — part of the Corpus Juris Civilis.

Employers liable for employees' torts despite express prohibitions if within employment scope.

The earliest surviving institutional textbook of Roman law — Gaius' tripartite scheme of persons, things, and actions.

Member States liable in damages for breaches of EU law under certain conditions

Rylands v Fletcher requires escape from defendant's land for strict liability

A police officer can be guilty of misconduct in public office by wilful omission of duty

No liability for damage to property already damaged by another tortfeasor.

Contracting parties can recover substantial damages for third party property damage

House of Lords requires foreseeability for nuisance and Rylands v Fletcher liability

Transferred malice doesn't apply when the type of harm differs from intended

House of Lords limits damages for defective building work to reasonable remedial costs

House of Lords establishes liability for omission after creating dangerous situation

Past consideration may be good consideration if requested act performed with expectation of payment

Acts must be more than merely preparatory to constitute criminal attempts

Third parties liable for breach of trust through dishonest assistance or knowing receipt

Court establishes landmark test for recoverable damages in contract breach

Transferred malice doctrine established when defendant injures unintended victim

Council liable for children's injuries from abandoned boat despite unforeseeable accident method

A continuing act can constitute assault when mens rea is formed during the act.

Performance of existing legal duty cannot constitute consideration for a new promise.

Contractual damages must be within reasonable contemplation of parties at contract formation.