Steel Linings Ltd and Harvey v Bibby and Co
Steel Linings Ltd and Harvey v Bibby and Co
- 1993
- Rating Appeals 3 RA 1993 27-38(7) .
CA 26 March 1993. S had a liability order issued against them in respect of unpaid non-domestic rates. Bailiffs (B) visited the premises three times. Before distress was levied a payment was made reducing the bill to £7,385. B then removed equipment and vehicles worth £46,340 according to S. County Court proceedings were instigated by S claiming excess levy of distress and damage to property, also a director of S claimed personal injury. The County Court issued an injunction restraining the sale of the goods by B and ordering them made available for collection by S. B appealed. Appeal dismissed.
BAILIFFS
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EXCESSIVE DISTRESS
RATE ARREARS
CA 26 March 1993. S had a liability order issued against them in respect of unpaid non-domestic rates. Bailiffs (B) visited the premises three times. Before distress was levied a payment was made reducing the bill to £7,385. B then removed equipment and vehicles worth £46,340 according to S. County Court proceedings were instigated by S claiming excess levy of distress and damage to property, also a director of S claimed personal injury. The County Court issued an injunction restraining the sale of the goods by B and ordering them made available for collection by S. B appealed. Appeal dismissed.
BAILIFFS
DISTRESS
EXCESSIVE DISTRESS
RATE ARREARS