Hurt v Bowmer: 1937

The expression ‘as at present enjoyed’ with reference to a right of way was not a reference to, or a limitation of, the purposes for which the way was used, such as agricultural purposes, but was to the quality of user in the sense of the manner in which it was exercised i.e. on foot or with vehicles.

Judges:

Bennett J

Citations:

[1937] 1 All ER 797

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedThompson v Bee and Another CA 20-Nov-2009
The parties disputed the extent and nature of the use allowed for an unregistered but express right of way. The track had been obtained by use for agriculture. The dominant owner appealed against a finding that it was limited to agricultural use, . .
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Updated: 07 May 2022; Ref: scu.381287