Key English Cases Flashcards
1
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Entick v Carrington 1765
A
When state officials removed belongings from plaintiff’s home
Upheld that state is subject to the law
2
Q
Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. 1893
A
When a product didn’t perform as advertised
Ruled that offer, acceptance and consideration provided.
3
Q
Salomon v Salomon and co. 1897
A
Ruled that a limited liability company is separate entity
4
Q
Donoghue v Stevenson (1932)
A
Created negligence tort
Snail in ginger beer
Owed a duty of care
5
Q
Woolmington v Director of Public Prosecutions
A
Where House of Lords ruled that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty.
Killed wife with shotgun
6
Q
Bushell’s Case 1670
A
Established right of a jury to be free from judicial coercion
