Cases That Changed Our Lives

The great cases of the past are the basis upon which common law is founded. Cases That Changed Our Lives presents a retrospective look at the people and circumstances behind the results of these great cases. The book gives tremendous insight and understanding, as well as revealing a human side to the events which is not always apparent from the law reports.

This collection of essays examines key cases (both UK and international) that have changed or created the rules and procedures which govern our lives and which we abide by.

Cases That Changed Our Lives sets out the facts of each case and examines its impact, with emphasis on the human angle of the story, including:

• Who were the people involved?
• What was actually decided in the case?
• What happened later and how what was decided on the facts changed our lives?
• What were the later implications for that area of law and/or other areas of law?
• What legacy has the case left?

Famous cases covered in Cases That Changed Our Lives book include:

• Donoghue v Stevenson
• A v Secretary of State for the Home Department
• White v White
• Central London Property Trust Ltd v High Trees House Ltd

With contributions from leading practitioners in their fields, Cases That Changed Our Live book gives an insight into the importance of case law and the impact it has on our life.