Blume v R [1918] HCA 49

Blume v R [1918] HCA 49

It may properly be determined that the absence of a registered bailiff for several weeks broke the continuity of occupation required under sec. 89, causing a failure to comply with the condition of the lease and rendering it liable to forfeiture.

Parties
Appellant: Charles Blume, junior; Respondent: The King
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 September 1918
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Appeal From the Supreme Court of Queensland to the High Court of Australia
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Crown Lands, Lease Conditions, Performance of Conditions, Occupation, Continuous Residence, Residence by Bailiffs, Forfeiture

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Parties

Charles Blume, junior

Appellant

The King

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Appeal From the Supreme Court of Queensland to the High Court of Australia

  1. 1 Whether the absence of a registered bailiff for a period broke the requirement of continuous occupation under sec. 89 of the Land Act 1910 (Qld) and rendered the lease liable to forfeiture.

Ratio Decidendi

It may properly be determined that the absence of a registered bailiff for several weeks broke the continuity of occupation required under sec. 89, causing a failure to comply with the condition of the lease and rendering it liable to forfeiture.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.