Lewis v Hackney LBC
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1990) 27 EG 72(3)Publication details: 1990Subject(s): Summary: CA 9 April 1990. Appeal by L against an LT decision dismissing L`s claim for damages for compensation over a compulsory purchase order against H after 17 years. Part of L`s garden was compulsorily purchased by H in 1969. L had not received any compensation but had failed to follow normal procedures for challenge under Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) Act 1946 now replaced by the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 . In 1987 L issued a writ for damages from H for occupation and use of his lands on grounds of breach of statutory contract . L insisted that he had not received a notice to treat but H was able to prove through correspondence with surveyors and valuers that a notice to quit had been served. Appeal dismissed with costs.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS43051 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 40193-1001 |
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CA 9 April 1990. Appeal by L against an LT decision dismissing L`s claim for damages for compensation over a compulsory purchase order against H after 17 years. Part of L`s garden was compulsorily purchased by H in 1969. L had not received any compensation but had failed to follow normal procedures for challenge under Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) Act 1946 now replaced by the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 . In 1987 L issued a writ for damages from H for occupation and use of his lands on grounds of breach of statutory contract . L insisted that he had not received a notice to treat but H was able to prove through correspondence with surveyors and valuers that a notice to quit had been served. Appeal dismissed with costs.