R v SoS for the Environment ex parte Cowell
R v SoS for the Environment ex parte Cowell
- 1993
- Journal of Planning and Environment Law 1993 JPL 851-859(9) .
Section 31 of the Highways Act 1980 - evidence of dedication to public user - footpath - upgrade to bridleway - toll paid by horseriders - permissive user - statutory dedication was reflaction of earlier common law position - annual manifestation of non dedication was sufficient evidence - question of fact - appeal allowed.
BRIDLEWAYS
FOOTPATHS
HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 S31
RIGHT OF WAY
TOLLS
Section 31 of the Highways Act 1980 - evidence of dedication to public user - footpath - upgrade to bridleway - toll paid by horseriders - permissive user - statutory dedication was reflaction of earlier common law position - annual manifestation of non dedication was sufficient evidence - question of fact - appeal allowed.
BRIDLEWAYS
FOOTPATHS
HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 S31
RIGHT OF WAY
TOLLS