UK Credit Hire Case Law Database
A searchable library of verified UK credit hire case law - built for handlers who need to find the right authority quickly and confidently.
Every case is verified against primary sources. No fabricated citations. No approximations.
For a plain-English overview of the law these cases sit within, see our pillar guide, What Is Credit Hire? The Complete UK Guide.
How it works
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Search by case name, citation, or legal principle
Use the search bar to find cases by name (e.g., "Copley v Lawn"), citation, or topic keyword such as "impecuniosity" or "mitigation".
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Filter by category and binding status
Narrow results by category - rate, need, period, mitigation, vehicle class - and filter for binding Court of Appeal or Supreme Court authority.
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View verified summaries and key principles
Each case includes a four-part breakdown: summary, key principles, common insurer arguments it addresses, and a practical conclusion for handlers.
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Bookmark and export for your case file
Save frequently-used cases to your bookmarks for quick access. Export case details for inclusion in without-prejudice correspondence or court bundles.
100+ verified cases
From Dimond v Lovell to Stevens v Equity - every major credit hire authority, verified and summarised.
Category filtering
Find cases by topic: rate, need, period, mitigation, impecuniosity, vehicle class, and more.
Bookmark & organise
Save your most-used cases for instant access across all your matters.
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Copy case details in a structured format for letters, schedules, and court bundles.
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