International Cases

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Eleven Justices, One Prorogation: R (Miller) v The Prime Minister (2019)

ByBarrister Khaled Siddiqui Landmark-Cases-International August 1, 2026
The case at a glance R (Miller) v The Prime Minister; Cherry v Advocate General for Scotland UKSC…
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The Court That Crowned Itself Umpire: Marbury v Madison (1803)

ByBarrister Nazirul Alam Landmark-Cases-International August 1, 2026
The case at a glance Marbury v Madison, 5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137 (1803) (Supreme Court of the United…
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The Advertisement That Meant What It Said: Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co (1893)

ByBarrister Tamanna Tarin Landmark-Cases-International August 1, 2026
The case at a glance Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co 1 QB 256 (Court of Appeal). Holding: an…
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The Snail That Built a Duty of Care: Donoghue v Stevenson (1932)

ByBarrister Sayed Ul Haque Landmark-Cases-International August 1, 2026
The case at a glance Donoghue v Stevenson AC 562 (House of Lords). Holding: a manufacturer owes a…
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