Hussain v Bradford MCC
Series: Rating and Valuation Reporter ; [2002] RVR 140-142 (3)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: LT 23 October 2001. Costs hearing on a reference to determine the compensation payable for the compulsory acquisition of the subject property following LT 9 August 2001 determination .Claimant's (H) former solicitors' valued property at £52 000. Respondent (B) had lodged a valuation of £31 750 but increased it to £42 000 at the trial. H denied knowledge of original figure put forward on his behalf and sought a valuation of £276 000. LT valued property at £47 500. "Held" although H's conduct had been unreasonable and his claim unrealistic, B was liable to pay H's costs following the general rule as a result of B's upward valuation during the trial and its failure to make an offer to settle. Copy of 9 August 2001 determination minus the costs ruling available on http://www.courtservice.gov.uk/tribunals/lands_frm.htm| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS65494 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 118284-1001 |
LT 23 October 2001. Costs hearing on a reference to determine the compensation payable for the compulsory acquisition of the subject property following LT 9 August 2001 determination .Claimant's (H) former solicitors' valued property at £52 000. Respondent (B) had lodged a valuation of £31 750 but increased it to £42 000 at the trial. H denied knowledge of original figure put forward on his behalf and sought a valuation of £276 000. LT valued property at £47 500. "Held" although H's conduct had been unreasonable and his claim unrealistic, B was liable to pay H's costs following the general rule as a result of B's upward valuation during the trial and its failure to make an offer to settle. Copy of 9 August 2001 determination minus the costs ruling available on http://www.courtservice.gov.uk/tribunals/lands_frm.htm