Compensation for seizure of land
Language: English Series: Times ; 27 February 1995, 35(2)Publication details: 1995Subject(s): Summary: "Director of Buildings and Lands v Shun Fung Ironworks Ltd" Privy Council 20 February 1995. Concerned the basis of compensation for the seizure of land in Hong Kong by the Crown. The LT`s assesment based on the value of the business on the land at the time the land was taken was held to be correct. The CA`s decision to base compensation on the cost of relocating the business was overturned.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | WB3109-18 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 15460-1001 |
"Director of Buildings and Lands v Shun Fung Ironworks Ltd" Privy Council 20 February 1995. Concerned the basis of compensation for the seizure of land in Hong Kong by the Crown. The LT`s assesment based on the value of the business on the land at the time the land was taken was held to be correct. The CA`s decision to base compensation on the cost of relocating the business was overturned.