Rip it up and start again
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0144) 3 November 2001, 144(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: The Law Commission has published a discussion paper on the "Pointe Gourde" rule which concludes that the law on 'disregarding the scheme' when assessing compensation for land compulsorily acquired is muddled and needs a complete review. This article briefly outlines the "Pointe Gourde" rule; looks at the complex and inconsistent provisions contained in the Land Compensation Act 1961; considers possibilities for reform and highlights the issues involved. A Law Commission consultation paper on a framework for a new code will be published in 2002.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64783 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 115858-1001 |
The Law Commission has published a discussion paper on the "Pointe Gourde" rule which concludes that the law on 'disregarding the scheme' when assessing compensation for land compulsorily acquired is muddled and needs a complete review. This article briefly outlines the "Pointe Gourde" rule; looks at the complex and inconsistent provisions contained in the Land Compensation Act 1961; considers possibilities for reform and highlights the issues involved. A Law Commission consultation paper on a framework for a new code will be published in 2002.