The archive

Every letter since No. 1, newest first

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The case of the careless surveyor
A survey, a mistake and who pays for it.
Sep 27, 2026Read: The case of the careless surveyor
180
The case of the shop window
What a promise on a sign is worth.
Sep 20, 2026Read: The case of the shop window
179
The case of the overheard offer
When is a passing remark a proposal?
Sep 13, 2026Read: The case of the overheard offer
178
The case of the injured guest
A duty to visitors, and where it stops.
Sep 6, 2026Read: The case of the injured guest
177
The case of the second sale
Two buyers, one cargo and a question of who came first.
Aug 30, 2026Read: The case of the second sale
176
The case of the noisy workshop
How much can a neighbour be asked to put up with?
Aug 23, 2026Read: The case of the noisy workshop

175
The case of the mistaken signature
What if you sign something you did not read?
Aug 16, 2026Read: The case of the mistaken signature
174
The case of the borrowed name
A business, a nickname and a dispute over credit.
Aug 9, 2026Read: The case of the borrowed name
173
The case of the missing instalment
What happens when one payment is late?
Aug 2, 2026Read: The case of the missing instalment
172
The case of the hired horse
Who bears the risk when an animal falls ill?
Jul 26, 2026Read: The case of the hired horse
171
The case of the promise to stay
A promise made in good faith, and when it holds.
Jul 19, 2026Read: The case of the promise to stay
170
Your questions on the first term
You sent 90 questions about contract and tort. I answered nine.
Jul 12, 2026Read: Your questions on the first term