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Right of way only used for the purpose it is granted.
In the case of Jeffries v Robb J had a right of way for all purposes across R’s land. R claimed that J was passing over the land conducting a harassment campaign by way of photographing, spying and eavesdropping. At first instance the Court granted an Injunction restraining J from lingering or loitering on the […]
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Rubenstein v HSBC overturned on appeal.
A case that we reported on earlier in the year has been heard in the Court of Appeal. The matter of Rubenstein v HSBC Bank Plc [2012] EWCA Civ 1184 was a claim arising out of an AIG Premier Access bond. Rubenstein had stated that his attitude to risk was as a risk free investment. The adviser recommended […]
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Complaints to Regulatory bodies and Libel
In the case of David Mayer v Francis Hoar (2012) EWHC 1805 (QB) the High Court confirmed the principle that communications between approved regulators and informants in the course of investigations were protected by absolute privilege. In this case the Defendant was a Barrister and acted for the Claimant in County Court proceedings. The Court dismissed […]