University of London Press v University Tutorial Press Ltd held that exam papers were literary works. Peterson J said at 608:
"In my view the words ‘literary work’ cover work which is expressed in print or writing, irrespective of the question whether the quality or style is high. The word ‘literary’ seems to be used in a sense somewhat similar to the use of the word ‘literature’ in political or electioneering literature and refers to written or printed material."
This case is discussed further under 'Originality' (below).