Table of Contents

Part One.
The Construction of Documents
Introduction
1: Command of language
2: The interpretation of statutes
3: The interpretation of wills and other unilateral documents
4: The construction of contracts
5: Looking for help
Part Two.
Misuse of Ministerial Powers
Introduction
1: Deciding wrongly
2: Clauses ousting the courts
3: Declarations
4: Other points on tribunals
5: Administrative decisions
6: Clauses giving unfettered discretion
7: Prerogative power
8: The Ultra Vires clause
Part Three.
Locus Standi
Introduction
1: Modern extensions
2: The Blackburn cases
3: Declaration and injunction
4: The remedy of judicial review
5: Private rights
6: The Gouriet case
Part Four.
Abuse of 'Group' Powers
Introduction
1: Powers against own members
2: Powers against other persons
Conclusion
Part Five.
High Trees
Introduction
1: The High Trees case
Conclusion
Part Six.
Negligence
Intoduction
1: Leading up to Candler v Crane, Christmas
2: Doctors at law
3: The impact of Hedley Byrne
4: Houses falling down
5: Innocent representation made actionable
6: Surprising consequences
Conclusion
Part Seven.
The Doctrine of Precedent
Introduction
1: The doctrine of precedent
Conclusion
Epilogue
Index

About the Author

Lord Alfred Denning, Baron Denning (Dec.)