Director of Public Prosecutions, Regina (on the Application of) v Chorley...
References: [2006] EWHC 1795 (Admin) Links: Bailii Coram: Thomas LJ, McCombe J Ratio: The prosecutor applied for an order to require the magistrates to state a case. He faced a charge of driving with...
View ArticleDirector of Public Prosecutions v Camp: Admn 15 Dec 2017
References: [2017] EWHC 3119 (Admin) Links: Bailii Coram: Lindblom LJ, Edis J Ratio: The court was asked whether, at least in the particular circumstances of the case, self-induced intoxication could...
View ArticleThe Queen Against Sarah Chorley And Another: 13 Jun 1848
References: [1848] EngR 613, (1848) 12 QB 515, (1848) 116 ER 960 Links: Commonlii Ratio: Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 27-Jan-18 Ref: 300163 The post The Queen Against Sarah Chorley And...
View ArticleHallett Silbermand Limited v Cheshire County Council: 1993
References: [1993] RTR 32 Ratio: This case is cited by: Cited – London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames v London Concrete Ltd Admn (Bailii, [2001] EWHC Admin 1077) The respondent company was acquitted...
View ArticleRegina v Kitson: 1955
References: [1955] 39 Cr App R 66 Ratio: K had a lot to drink and went to sleep in the passenger seat of a car driven by his brother-in-law. When later charged with driving car under the influence of...
View ArticleJohnson v Whitehouse: 1984
References: [1984] RTR 47 Coram: Nolan J Ratio: There is a relevant distinction between suspecting and believing in a police officer’s mind: ‘the dictionary definitions of those words . . of course, do...
View ArticleRegina v Lennard: CACD 1973
References: [1973] RTR 252 Coram: Lawton LJ Ratio: The defendant faced with an allegation of failng to provide a specimen of breath, argued that the consumption of alcohol since he had been driving...
View ArticleRider v Rider: CA 1973
References: [1973] QB 505 Ratio: Sachs LJ stated that ‘it is in my judgment clear that the corporation’s statutory duty under section 44 of the Act of 1959 is reasonably to maintain and repair the...
View ArticleRoberts v Ramsbottom: 1980
References: [1980] 1 WLR 823 Coram: Neill LJ Ratio: A motorist was involved in an accident when unknowingly he was suffering from a stroke and was unaware of his unfitness to drive. The court...
View ArticleCannan v Earl of Abingdon: 1900
References: [1900] 2 QB 66 Coram: Bigham, Phillimore JJ Ratio: The court was asked whether it was correct to charge a bicycle as a ‘carriage’ at a toll station for the bridge over the River Thames at...
View ArticleJohn Mann International Ltd v Vehicle Inspectorate: Admn 28 May 2004
References: [2004] EWHC 1236 (Admin) Links: Bailii Ratio: Last Update: 31 January 2018 Ref: 198217 The post John Mann International Ltd v Vehicle Inspectorate: Admn 28 May 2004 appeared first on...
View ArticleCotterill v Chapman: 1984
References: [1984] RTR 73 Ratio: A trivial departure from the statutory specification for a road sign did not invalidate the sign nor exculpate the defendant. Jurisdiction: England and Wales This case...
View ArticleKeyse v Commissioner of the Police for the Metropolis, Scutts: CA 18 May 2001
References: [2001] EWCA Civ 715 Links: Bailii Coram: Judge LJ, Latham LJ, Lloyd LJ Ratio: The court considered liability where a police car on emergency duty hit Mr Scutts causing very serious...
View ArticleLisa Michelle Cooper v Aubrey Clifford Hatton: CA 3 May 2001
References: [2001] EWCA Civ 623 Links: Bailii Ratio: Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 05 February 2018 Ref: 147529 The post Lisa Michelle Cooper v Aubrey Clifford Hatton: CA 3 May 2001...
View ArticleNorth v TNt Express (UK) Ltd: CA 25 May 2001
References: [2001] EWCA Civ 853 Links: Bailii Coram: Schiemann, Tucker, Hale LJJ Ratio: The claimant, who was drunk and a member of a group of people in a similar condition, asked the defendant, a...
View ArticleKapper: ECJ 29 Apr 2004
References: C-476/01, [2004] EUECJ C-476/01, [2004] ECR I-5205 Links: Bailii Ratio: (Judgment) Directive 91/439/EEC – Mutual recognition of driving licences – Residence requirement – Article 8(4) –...
View ArticleDirector of Public Prosecutions v Smith: Admn 25 Nov 1999
References: [1999] EWHC 836 (Admin) Links: Bailii Coram: Simon Brown LJ, Turner J Ratio: Prosecutor’s appeal against dismissal of charge of driving with excess alcohol. Jurisdiction: England and Wales...
View ArticleChurchill Insurance v Charlton: CA 2 Feb 2001
References: Gazette 08-Mar-2001, Times 21-Feb-2001, [2001] EWCA Civ 112, [2001] EWCA Civ 1230, [2002] QB 578, [2001] RTR 33, [2001] Lloyd’s Rep IR 387, [2001] 3 WLR 1435, [2001] PIQR P23, [2001] 1 All...
View ArticleTracy Foster Nee Bellington v John Maguire and Irwell Construction Ltd: CA 9...
References: [2001] EWCA Civ 273 Links: Bailii Ratio: Cyclist riding into rear of vehicle parked across cycle lane. Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 08 February 2018 Ref: 135582 The post...
View ArticleHayward v Norwich Union Insurance: CA 22 Feb 2001
References: Times 08-Mar-2001, [2001] EWCA Civ 243, [2001] Lloyd’s Rep IR 410 Links: Bailii Coram: Peter Gibson LJ Ratio: An insurance policy which exempted the company from liability when a car was...
View Article