Smith v Sheehan [2008] NSWLEC 1243

Smith v Sheehan [2008] NSWLEC 1243

The applicants did not provide evidence that the tree caused the damage and could not rebut the engineer's findings. Leaf debris and sooty mould do not provide grounds for removal. The tree is unlikely to cause damage in the near future. None of the criteria of s 10(2) are satisfied.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 June 2008
Procedural Posture
Application Under Trees (disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 / Judgment (ex Tempore)
Legal Topics
['tree Disputes Between Neighbours' 'compensation for Property Damage' 'pruning of Overhanging Branches']
['environmental Law' 'property Law'] ['tree Disputes Between Neighbours' 'compensation for Property Damage' 'pruning of Overhanging Branches']

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Procedural Posture

Application Under Trees (disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 / Judgment (ex Tempore)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the tree should be ordered to be removed under s 10(2) of the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006' 'Whether compensation is payable for damage allegedly caused by the tree']

Ratio Decidendi

The applicants did not provide evidence that the tree caused the damage and could not rebut the engineer's findings. Leaf debris and sooty mould do not provide grounds for removal. The tree is unlikely to cause damage in the near future. None of the criteria of s 10(2) are satisfied.

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