By section 34(4) of the 1939 Act, no building which required a means of escape from fire under section 34(1) ‘shall be occupied or let for occupation’ until the local authority had issued a certificate that the building had been provided with a means of escape in accordance with approved plans, but buildings belonging to … Continue reading Tower Hamlets London Borough Council v St Katherine by the Tower Limited: QBD 1982
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There was a two-storey end of terrace house in North London owned by Mr Sadiq and his neighbours, Mr and Mrs Louis. The appellant had commenced substantial works to his house, which caused damage to the party wall. The appellant had not complied with his obligations under the 1939 Act. Held: The works carried out … Continue reading Louis and Another v Sadiq: CA 12 Nov 1996
The defendant neighbour had carried out construction works on a joint structure involving its demolition. He had not complied with the requirements of the 1917 Act. Held: A neighbour doing work on a party wall without complying with the requirements of the Act was creating a nuisance, and he made himself liable for special damages, … Continue reading Louis v Sadiq: CA 22 Nov 1996
Parliament’s Approval if statute rights affected In a referendum, the people had voted to leave the European Union. That would require a notice to the Union under Article 50 TEU. The Secretary of State appealed against an order requiring Parliamentary approval before issuing the notice, he saying that the notice could be given under the … Continue reading Miller and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Secretary of State for Exiting The European Union: SC 24 Jan 2017