Law of Tort – H.K. LAW OFFICES

CONSTITUTIONAL TORT

A constitutional tort is a legal tool that allows the state to be held vicariously accountable over the actions of its agents. If any of the civil rights are abused, there is a judicial attempt to obtain a legal redress in the form of damages. The sole difference is that if the act is performedContinue reading “CONSTITUTIONAL TORT”

THE TORT OF PASSING OFF: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION: The tort of Passing-Off has originated from Common laws. It is pretty regular in countries like United Kingdom, Philippines, and New Zealand. In the case of Frank Reddaway Ltd v. Banham[1], Lord Halsbury held that common law protects a man’s goodwill and rights and prevents others from misrepresenting it. However, the exact definition wasContinue reading “THE TORT OF PASSING OFF: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS”