Williams v Marsh Estates Limited [1915] HCA 23

Williams v Marsh Estates Limited [1915] HCA 23

At the date when the notice of demand was given, the appellants were the owners within the meaning of sec. 49 of the Pastures Protection Act 1912 (NSW) and entitled to demand and receive the contribution.

Parties
Appellants: Williams and Another; Respondents: The Marsh Estates Limited
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 April 1915
Procedural Posture
Motion for Special Leave to Appeal / Decision on Special Leave to Appeal From Supreme Court of New South Wales
Outcome
special leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Definition of Owner Under Pastures Protection Act 1912, Right to Contribution Towards Cost of Rabbit Proof Fence
Property Law Statutory Interpretation Definition of Owner Under Pastures Protection Act 1912 Right to Contribution Towards Cost of Rabbit Proof Fence

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Parties

Williams and Another

Appellants

The Marsh Estates Limited

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Motion for Special Leave to Appeal / Decision on Special Leave to Appeal From Supreme Court of New South Wales

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether appellants were 'owners' within the meaning of sec. 49 of the Pastures Protection Act 1912 (NSW) at the date of notice of demand

Ratio Decidendi

At the date when the notice of demand was given, the appellants were the owners within the meaning of sec. 49 of the Pastures Protection Act 1912 (NSW) and entitled to demand and receive the contribution.

Court Disposition

special leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Special leave to appeal refused