Examples of our cases
The law clinic deals with a wide variety of unique and interesting cases. Some of our recent cases include:
- A bride-to-be who was told she was not entitled to a refund of her £400 deposit when the wedding dress she ordered was made to the wrong measurements. Law Clinic advisers contacted the shop and explained the legal position. The shopkeeper immediately sought to make amends, providing a new dress, at a reduced price, as well additional items of bridal wear and assistance with dressing on the wedding day.
- A slightly more unusual case for the Law Clinic involved the custody of a dog. The client had been served by his ex-partner with a summons for the delivery of their shared dog. The advisors drafted the necessary proof and subsequently supported the client through the summary clause procedure. This action was met with success; resulting in the client obtaining full ownership of the dog.
- A former workman who having worked for his company for a great number of years, was informed that he was to be retired. However his company had failed to meet the requisite procedural requirements. His advisors assisted him in reaching a settlement with his employers, which the client was happy to accept.
- A pensioner who had been living in a caravan, on a piece of land for 14 years, was served with an enforcement notice from the City Council. This notice would require her to remove her caravan from the land. However, Law Clinic Advisors assisted her in appealing the notice and successfully supported her through the process; ensuring she retained her home.
- One of our most successful cases to date was our first case under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. The case was very complicated but centred on a claim for failure to make suitable adjustments against two different organisations. With the support of the Faculty of Advocates Free Legal Services Unit, we received the support of an advocate free of charge to represent our client. This lead to a settlement on the morning of the hearing worth several thousand pounds.
However, the Law Clinic does not count as successful only those cases where we have directly gained material benefits for clients. In many cases, we have given the clients the support and confidence to help themselves or have referred them onto lawyers or other advisers who have provided them with the required help.
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