The Discipline of Law

by Alfred Denning

Overview

The underlying theme of this book is that the principles of law laid down by the Judges in the 19th century—however suited to social conditions of the time—are not suited to the social necessities and social opinion of the 20th century. They should be moulded and shaped to meet the needs and opinions of today. The Discipline of Law is a fascinating account of Lord Denning's personal contribution to the changing face of the law in this century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780406176059
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/05/2005
Pages:	353
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 5.50(h) x 0.79(d)

Table of Contents

Part One.The Construction of DocumentsIntroduction1. Command of language2. The interpretation of statutes3. The interpretation of wills and other unilateral documents4. The construction of contracts5. Looking for helpPart Two.Misuse of Ministerial PowersIntroduction1. Deciding wrongly2. Clauses ousting the courts3. Declarations4. Other points on tribunals5. Administrative decisions6. Clauses giving unfettered discretion7. Prerogative power8. The Ultra Vires clausePart Three.Locus StandiIntroduction1. Modern extensions2. The Blackburn cases3. Declaration and injunction4. The remedy of judicial review5. Private rights6. The Gouriet casePart Four.Abuse of 'Group' PowersIntroduction1. Powers against own members2. Powers against other personsConclusionPart Five.High TreesIntroduction1. The High Trees caseConclusionPart Six.NegligenceIntroduction1. Leading up to Candler v Crane, Christmas2. Doctors at law3. The impact of Hedley Byrne4. Houses falling down5. Innocent representation made actionable6. Surprising consequencesConclusionPart Seven.The Doctrine of PrecedentIntroduction1. The doctrine of precedentConclusionEpilogueIndex