Cook and others v Highways Agency: LT 3 May 2002

COMPENSATION – compulsory acquisition of ancient track known as Mill Lane – claims of ownership – application to Tribunal under absent owner procedure rejected – reference made – simplified procedure agreed – failure by Highways Agency to lodge expert evidence – adjournment of hearing – written evidence directed – further failure by Highways Agency to lodge expert report – debarred from adducing evidence – determination solely on claimants’ evidence – exceptional circumstances justify an order for costs against Highways Agency

Citations:

[2002] EWLands ACQ – 85 – 2001

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Land

Updated: 23 August 2022; Ref: scu.225706