In an important addition to the series, this book explores the 20 cases through which the evolution of the defining principles of revenue law can be traced.
Hallmarks of a landmark case include :-
technical importance;
philosophical depth;
historical significance;
and constitutional significance.
The editors skillfully and thoroughly traverse these criteria in their selection. A stellar team of contributors explores the chosen cases from the perspective of both the real world operation of revenue law and the ideals they reaffirm. This thought-provoking publication enhances the readers' understanding of the discipline.
Introduction: On the Significance of Revenue Cases
John Snape and Dominic de Cogan
1. Case of Ship-Money (R v Hampden) (1637): Prerogatival Discretion in Emergency Conditions
Michael J Braddick
2. Farmer v Glyn-Jones (1903): The Perils of Revenue Practice
Chantal Stebbings
3. De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd v Howe (1906): Corporate Residence: An Early Attempt at European Harmonisation
John Avery Jones and Johann Hattingh
4. Thomas Gibson Bowles v Bank of England (1913): A Modern John Hampden?
Martin Daunton
5. Great Western Railway Co v Bater (1922): A Question of Classification
John HN Pearce
6. The Archer-Shee Cases (1927): Trusts, Transparency and Source
Malcolm Gammie
7. Commissioners of Inland Revenue v Crossman (1936): Keeping it in the Family
Ann Mumford
8. Edwards v Bairstow and Harrison (1955): Fact Finding and the Power of the Courts
Anne Fairpo
9. Odeon Associated Theatres Ltd v Jones (HM Inspector of Taxes) (1971): A Delphic Pronouncement and a Fundamental Tension
Judith Freedman
10. WT Ramsay v Commissioners of Inland Revenue (1981): Ancient Values, Modern Problems
John Snape
11. CIR v National Federation of Self-Employed and Small Businesses (1981): All Grievances Converging on Tax Law
Dominic de Cogan
12. Conservative and Unionist Central Office v Burrell (1981): A Case of Hidden Significance
Victor Baker
13. Mallalieu v Drummond (1983): Allowable Deductions, Inadmissible Arguments
Geoffrey Morse
14. Zim Properties Ltd v Proctor (1985): Compromise of Action, Compensation and CGT
David Salter
15. The Commerzbank Litigation (1990): UK Law, Tax Treaty Law and EU Law
Philip Baker
16. Pepper v Hart and Others (1992): The Case of the Misunderstood Minister
Philip Ridd
17. R v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, ex parte World Development Movement (1994): Financial Prudence, Interfering Busybodies
Abimbola A Olowofoyeku
18. Barclays Mercantile Business Finance v Mawson (2004): Living with Uncertainty
John Vella
19. Cadbury Schweppes and Cadbury Schweppes Overseas (2006): CFC Rules Under EU Tax Law
Christiana HJI Panayi
20. Jones v Garnett (2007): Legal Form, Legal Problem
