Cowling v Higginson: 1838

A right of way may be for one purpose to the exclusion of other purposes. It is a question of fact on the evidence whether a right of way is for a limited purpose or purposes or is a general right for all purposes.

Citations:

(1838) 4 M and W 245

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedRichard Jonathan Brett Guise v John Drew ChD 8-Jun-2001
A right of way had been acquired by prescription, but its extent was disputed. It had been used for mainly residential purposes, but then to a greater extent for a different business use.
Held: A right of way may be for one purpose, to the . .
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Land

Updated: 07 December 2022; Ref: scu.181196