Natural justice
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0119) 12 May 2001, 138(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Gives details of cases that have dealt with claims against neighbouring landowners arising out of damage from natural causes. Notes that the courts' findings in these cases indicate that a landowner can be held responsible for dangers arising naturally on his land. In addition, liability for creating a nuisance depends on how forseeable the damage was. Considers in detail the latest decision in this area by CA in "Bybrook Barn Centre Ltd v Kent County Council". In this the court found a highway authority liable for natural flooding.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3719-31 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112617-1001 |
Gives details of cases that have dealt with claims against neighbouring landowners arising out of damage from natural causes. Notes that the courts' findings in these cases indicate that a landowner can be held responsible for dangers arising naturally on his land. In addition, liability for creating a nuisance depends on how forseeable the damage was. Considers in detail the latest decision in this area by CA in "Bybrook Barn Centre Ltd v Kent County Council". In this the court found a highway authority liable for natural flooding.