Ketley v Gooden
Ketley v Gooden
- 1997
- Property, planning & compensation reports [1997] 73 P&CR March 1997, 305-313(8) .
CA 29 February 1996. Both parties owned adjacent properties, the titles to each of which were registered. G carried out building works to provide access to blocks of flats on his land, which K claimed constituted trespass. G also demolished a ramp providing access to K`s house. K issued a writ seeking an injunction and damages, G claimed ownership of the ramp. Judge rejected both claims to have title to the ramp and found G had acted with disregard to K`s rights. K granted an injunction and damages. G appealed. "Held" appeal allowed in part - injunction requiring reinstatement of the ramp should not have been granted.
BUILDING WORKS
DAMAGES
KETLEY V GOODEN
NEIGHBOURING LAND
TRESPASS
CA 29 February 1996. Both parties owned adjacent properties, the titles to each of which were registered. G carried out building works to provide access to blocks of flats on his land, which K claimed constituted trespass. G also demolished a ramp providing access to K`s house. K issued a writ seeking an injunction and damages, G claimed ownership of the ramp. Judge rejected both claims to have title to the ramp and found G had acted with disregard to K`s rights. K granted an injunction and damages. G appealed. "Held" appeal allowed in part - injunction requiring reinstatement of the ramp should not have been granted.
BUILDING WORKS
DAMAGES
KETLEY V GOODEN
NEIGHBOURING LAND
TRESPASS