Reviewed case brief

Ashby v. White

(1703) 2 Ld Raym 938

(1703) 2 Ld Raym 938 · House of Lords (UK)

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Court
House of Lords (UK)
Year
1703
Subjects
Jurisprudence, Law of Torts
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Ubi jus ibi remedium: where there is a right, there must be a remedy for its violation, even without proof of actual pecuniary damage.

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        Lord Raymond's Reports

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