Privy Council

Privy Council Upholds Principle of Finality in Concurrent Fact Findings Review

Discover the Privy Council's criteria for reviewing concurrent factual findings in the case of Darren Singh v LMCS Ltd (Trinidad and Tobago) [2024] UKPC 5. Explore the exceptional circumstances required to challenge lower court judgments and the principles guiding appellate review in legal disputes.

[2024] UKPC 5

Privy Council Addresses Jury Misconduct in Shawn Campbell Murder Case

Discover the implications of jury misconduct and irregularities in the Privy Council's judgment on Shawn Campbell et al. v The King No. 2 (Jamaica). Explore the legal principles and safeguards crucial for ensuring a fair trial within the UK legal system.

[2024] UKPC 6

UKPC Case Law Clarifies Burden of Proof for Easements of Necessity

Learn about the legal principles of easements of necessity and burden of proof in the recent UKPC judgment of Joseph W Horsford v Geoffrey Croft [2024]. Understand the requirements and implications of claiming an easement by necessity in land disputes.

[2024] UKPC 4

Privy Council emphasizes standing of individuals in environmental judicial reviews in landmark airport construction case.

Explore the landmark case of John Mussington v Development Control Authority addressing standing in environmental judicial reviews, emphasizing the rule of law and international environmental obligations. Learn how the Privy Council's decision underscores the importance of public participation in governance and upholding statutory requirements.

[2024] UKPC 3

Privy Council Upholds Interpretation of Profit-Sharing Agreement in National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd v NCB Staff Association Case

Explore the pivotal analysis of contract law in the *National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd v NCB Staff Association (Jamaica)* case, focusing on profit-sharing agreements, contractual interpretation principles, auditors' roles, and interest awards.Gain insights for legal professionals from this Privy Council ruling.

[2024] UKPC 2

Privy Council clarifies legal principles in malicious prosecution case: Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago v Harridath Maharaj [2024] UKPC 1

Dive into the Privy Council appeal in Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago v Harridath Maharaj, a landmark case exploring the tort of malicious prosecution. Uncover crucial legal principles on reasonable and probable cause, malice, and the impact on initiating criminal charges.

[2024] UKPC 1

Privy Council Upholds Decision in Chang v Hospital Administrator: Case Highlights Importance of Party Proceedings and Judicial Discretion

Analyzing the legal intricacies of Harold Chang v The Hospital Administrator case, this article delves into principles of judicial discretion, party proceedings, and case management rules under the Civil Proceedings Rules. Learn about the importance of effectively involving all relevant parties and the court's role in addressing disputes.

[2023] UKPC 44

Prescriptive Rights and Torrens System Interplay: Land Registration Case Law Analysis

Learn about the significance of the Privy Council judgment in Francis Chitolie and another v Saint Lucia National Housing Corporation regarding the Torrens system of land registration and prescriptive rights in Saint Lucia. Understand the implications for possessory claims and the need for active participation during land system reforms.

[2023] UKPC 43

Privy Council clarifies directors' powers and indemnity requirements in company receivership cases.

Privy Council's ruling in Keith Arjoon and others v Maria Daniel provides clarity on directors' authority and indemnity requirements in company receivership. Directors can initiate legal action against receivers, but must offer indemnity to protect company assets. Directors cannot claim for personal losses, emphasizing the company's interests. The outcome underscores the importance of directors' roles in companies under receivership.

[2023] UKPC 42

Privy Council Addresses Unlawful Detention of Mentally Unfit Individuals in Recent Anthony Henry Case

Discover the pivotal judgment of *Anthony Henry and another v Attorney General of St Lucia*, where the UK Privy Council scrutinizes the detention of individuals unfit to stand trial. Uncover the constitutional intricacies surrounding prolonged detention, periodic reviews, and breaches of personal liberties and inhuman treatment, offering a roadmap for future cases at this intersection of mental health and justice.

[2023] UKPC 41

Privy Council Clarifies Contractual Duties and Limitation Periods in Primeo Fund Case

"Explore the legal complexities of Primeo Fund v Bank of Bermuda case, involving a Ponzi scheme by Bernard Madoff. Learn about contractual obligations, contributory negligence, and limitation periods analyzed by the Privy Council. Valuable insights for UK legal practitioners."

[2023] UKPC 40

Privy Council Upholds Trial Judge's Factual Findings and Dismisses Allegations of Bias in Renraw Investments Case

Discover the analysis of Privy Council Appeal No 0013 of 2021 in Renraw Investments Limited v Real Time Systems Limited, exploring judicial bias, factual findings review, and evidence evaluation. Gain insights into the Privy Council's rigorous approach and legal principles application.

[2023] UKPC 39