Levy of distress
Language: English Series: Times ; 26 April 1994, 36(1)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: In "R v Basildon Justices ex parte Holding and Barnes plc" QBD 12 April 1994, it was held that justices were not under a duty when hearing an appeal against levy of distress for non-payment of rates to hear and decide on evidence whether the levy was irregular before they went on to consider the exercise of their discretion to ward compensation in respect of seizure of goods by bailiffs. There were alternative remedies available to an appellant who wished to challenge the regularity of a levy.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | W7434 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 31395-1001 |
In "R v Basildon Justices ex parte Holding and Barnes plc" QBD 12 April 1994, it was held that justices were not under a duty when hearing an appeal against levy of distress for non-payment of rates to hear and decide on evidence whether the levy was irregular before they went on to consider the exercise of their discretion to ward compensation in respect of seizure of goods by bailiffs. There were alternative remedies available to an appellant who wished to challenge the regularity of a levy.