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245			_aR v Docklands Estates Ltd
260			_c2000
490			_aEstates Gazette _v[2000] 45 EG 175-176(2)
520			_aCA 4 July 2000. On 3 August 1999 Docklands Estates Ltd (appellent) was convicted of three offences contrary to the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 s13. The prosecution claimed the appellent estate agent company had been engaged in 'fly boarding', which involves erecting 'sold' signs on properties without the owners permission. The appellent was fined £7,500 on each count to be paid within 28 days. The appellent attempted to appeal against the conviction 52 days after the appeal time limit had expired. An extension of time was not granted and the CA decision was only concerned with the appropriateness of the fines. Appeal allowed in part. Fines reduced to £2000 for each of the three offences. Judge considered that fines imposed by magistrates for similar offences under the Town and Country Planning Act are £100 for each offence, and thus for fines to be effective, they must be realistic.
590			_aABS
650			_aTRADE DESCRIPTIONS ACT 1968 S13
650			_aESTATE AGENCY
650			_aTIME LIMITS
650			_aFINES
650			_aSOLD BOARDS
650			_aR V DOCKLANDS ESTATES LTD
690			_aPROPERTY AND LAND LAW-AGENCY-CASE LAW
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