R (on the application of MWH&H Ward Estates Ltd) v Monmouthshire CC
Series: Estates Gazette ; [2002] 45 EG 154 (CS)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: CA 31 October 2002. Appellant (R) challenged the power of the local authority (M) to access R's land under the Land Drainage Act 1991 s64.It was at first estabished that s64 provided a free standing power to the local authority to carry out the works. On appeal R contended that that M had exceeded its statutory powers as s64 did not afford any powers of entry. The appeal was dismissed as s64 was held to be broad in scope and allowed any authorised person to enter onto land to exercise any function of the local authority.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS66171 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 120632-1001 |
CA 31 October 2002. Appellant (R) challenged the power of the local authority (M) to access R's land under the Land Drainage Act 1991 s64.It was at first estabished that s64 provided a free standing power to the local authority to carry out the works. On appeal R contended that that M had exceeded its statutory powers as s64 did not afford any powers of entry. The appeal was dismissed as s64 was held to be broad in scope and allowed any authorised person to enter onto land to exercise any function of the local authority.