Rebus sic stantibus rule considered
Series: Estates Gazette ; [2001] EGCS 26 (1) (02/03/01)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: "Williams (VO) v Scottish & Newcastle Retail Ltd and another" CA 15 February 2001. Two ratepayers (B) occupied licensed premises in different parts of a shopping centre in Milton Keynes. Surrounding retail units commanded much higher rents. In November 1993 Buckinghamshire VT fixed rateable values of £132,000 and £210,000 for B. B appealed to the LT and these values were significantly reduced. The VO appealed to CA, contending that the more lucrative potential of the premises as shops should be taken into account. The Tribunal decision was upheld, and the appeal dismissed. The "Rebus sic stantibus" rule, expressed by the provisions of Local Government Finance Act 1988 s6, had been properly interpreted.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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"Williams (VO) v Scottish & Newcastle Retail Ltd and another" CA 15 February 2001. Two ratepayers (B) occupied licensed premises in different parts of a shopping centre in Milton Keynes. Surrounding retail units commanded much higher rents. In November 1993 Buckinghamshire VT fixed rateable values of £132,000 and £210,000 for B. B appealed to the LT and these values were significantly reduced. The VO appealed to CA, contending that the more lucrative potential of the premises as shops should be taken into account. The Tribunal decision was upheld, and the appeal dismissed. The "Rebus sic stantibus" rule, expressed by the provisions of Local Government Finance Act 1988 s6, had been properly interpreted.