Cases

very unusual that you need to explain a case.

there will soon be an exam technique post on the OT site. keep your eyes open for it and you should hopefully get some helpful guidance

Here’s an old post made by werty that I found to be very useful.

“NEVER make up a case name! If you can’t remember a name – put “in a decided case” If you can remember one of the names put “in the case concerning Nestle”. If you can’t remember either name do not make up a name nor put in your answer _______ v _______. That way, you are highlighting your lack of knowledge!
Ideally, you would know the case name in full, but let’s be realistic!

In addition, do not even try to remember the year of the case – totally irrelevant!

In the exam, state the principle of law and the ( in brackets ) state the case which you are quoting as authority. “Facts” of cases are almost always irrelevant. If you listen to the OT podcasts, most of the cases are “embellished” by questionable “facts”. The point of telling the story is to give you something memorable to help you learn the principle of law.”