Stem cells are cells that can differentiate into other types of cells, and can also divide in self-renewal to produce more of the same type of stem cells. In mammals, there are two broad types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells, which are isolated from the inner cell mass of blastocysts, and adult ...

Introduction Adverse possession is a cold and harsh instrument, and has come under constant attack over the last decade, and while it does not enjoy much popularity, it helps to fulfil a vital function in preventing stale claims and facilitating ...

Charities form an unique category as they are public trusts which don’t have any beneficiaries. Charities must use the charity’s property for a “charitable purpose” which must be for the benefit of the benefit of the public Re Compton. The ...

In the event of the mortgagor’s default, mortgagee has rights to protect and enforce his/her security. The mortgagee has five remedies against the mortgagor: action on the mortgagor’s personal to repay, appointment of a receiver, assertion of the mortgagee’s right ...

There are two main issues to be discussed in the statement given by the question, (i) whether the Quistclose trust is a resulting trust, and (ii) the statement which states “it is a default trust which fills the gap when ...

The all-encompassing use of digital technology has stranded the world of Intellectual property rights at crossroads. As a consequence the underlying principles of the intellectual property law are under scanner. This has brought the majority to concentrate on devising methods ...

In Mr Gregson’s interest it is important to know if the property in the goods in question had passed to the buyers in their respective situations and with which party was the risk present. The Tiles On November 6th 2009, ...

Two sisters, Jane and Rachel, have had unfortunate experiences. Jane had developed a successful career, based in London. However, she started a relationship with Ahmed, who lived in Leeds. After a few months Ahmed invited Jane to move into his ...

Constituting a trust: The certainty test This question relates to Equity and Trusts Law. I will address this question by firstly establishing whether Larry’s intention meets the certainty test in Trust law. At this point I shall advise as to ...

Introduction ‘The most common way to get something is, of course, to buy it.’ This is not to underestimate the complexities underneath the apparently simple transaction of buying and selling. A simpler law would have been that the ownership of ...