In the early 1930s, James Joyce's novel Ulysses was seized by customs on importation to the United States of America. A federal court had to decide whether the novel was "obscene" or not. In this podcast, we consider the decision of the trial court and the appeal court on this issue.
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In the early 1930s, James Joyce's novel Ulysses was seized by customs on importation to the United States of America. A federal court had to decide whether the novel was "obscene" or not. In this podcast, we consider the decision of the trial court and the appeal court on this issue.
Cavendish Square Holding BV v Talal El Makdessi [2015] UKSC 67
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Cavendish Square Holding BV v Talal El Makdessi [2015] UKSC 67
Two people had broken terms of a contract. One had broken a "restraint of trade" clause in the multi-million pound agreement for the sale of a company. The other had stayed nearly three hours in a car park where he was only allowed to park for two hours. Each contract contained harsh provisions for the person in default. Were they being unreasonably punished?
Stare Decisis Radio
In the early 1930s, James Joyce's novel Ulysses was seized by customs on importation to the United States of America. A federal court had to decide whether the novel was "obscene" or not. In this podcast, we consider the decision of the trial court and the appeal court on this issue.
