Flash Cards UK Tort Law Property and Reputation
What is the principle established in Malone v Laskey (1907)?
A claim for property damage requires proof of a legal right to possess the property.
What was the outcome of Malone v Laskey (1907)?
The claim was unsuccessful due to the lack of property ownership.
What principle was established in Khorasandjian v Bush (1993)?
Harassment causing injury to reputation or property can be actionable.
What was the outcome of Khorasandjian v Bush (1993)?
The court granted an injunction against the defendant, recognizing a tort of harassment.
What principle is associated with R v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (1999)?
Defamation damages the reputation of the plaintiff.
What was the outcome of R v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (1999)?
The police force was found liable for defamation.
What principle was established in Revell v Newberry (2002)?
Property damage caused by negligence or trespass can lead to liability.
What was the outcome of Revell v Newberry (2002)?
The defendant was liable for property damage.
What principle is associated with Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority (1986)?
The reputation of an individual can be impacted by misleading medical advice.
What was the outcome of Gillick v West Norfolk and Wisbech Area Health Authority (1986)?
The court ruled that reputation could be impacted by such medical advice.
What principle was established in McLoughlin v O’Brian (1983)?
A person may claim damages for nervous shock if it is caused by an event involving a person they have a close relationship with.
What was the outcome of McLoughlin v O’Brian (1983)?
The court allowed the claim for nervous shock, recognizing emotional injury.
What principle is associated with Newstead v London Express Newspapers Ltd (1940)?
Defamation affects the reputation of the individual and may result in a lawsuit for damages.
What was the outcome of Newstead v London Express Newspapers Ltd (1940)?
The court held the publication to be defamatory and awarded damages to the plaintiff.
What principle was established in Bonnard v Perryman (1891)?
A claim for defamation can be made where the statement affects the plaintiff’s reputation.
What was the outcome of Bonnard v Perryman (1891)?
The court ruled that injunctive relief is not appropriate in defamation cases unless the defendant has admitted the defamation.
What principle is associated with Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd (2001)?
Public interest defense in defamation cases.
What was the outcome of Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd (2001)?
The court developed the ‘Reynolds defense,’ allowing journalists a qualified privilege in publishing matters of public interest.
