Mcareavey and Another v Coal Authority: CA 19 Jul 1999

A Lands Tribunal awarding compensation after completion of repairs following subsidence arising from mining works is not restricted to awarding damages for the delay in completion for the subsidence, but may also award damages for any diminution in the value of the property.

Citations:

Times 02-Sep-1999, [1999] EWCA Civ 1882

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Coal Mining (Subsidence) Act 1957

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Land

Updated: 31 May 2022; Ref: scu.146797