Moreton Club v Commonwealth [1948] HCA 21

Moreton Club v Commonwealth [1948] HCA 21

Compensation for compulsory acquisition must be assessed with reference to the value to the owner dispossessed, considering evidence of loss, inability to replace, relevant controls, and a fair estimation of value rather than strict adherence to market or regulated calculation.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Procedural Posture
Action for Compensation / Judgment in Original Jurisdiction
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
['compensation for Compulsory Acquisition' 'valuation of Leasehold Interests']
['compulsory Acquisition' 'property Law'] ['compensation for Compulsory Acquisition' 'valuation of Leasehold Interests']

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Procedural Posture

Action for Compensation / Judgment in Original Jurisdiction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["What is the proper compensation for compulsory acquisition of the plaintiff's leasehold interest under the Lands Acquisition Act 1906-1936?" 'How should the limitations imposed by statutory and regulatory controls affect the valuation?' 'What is the value to the owner dispossessed as opposed to market or subletting value?']

Ratio Decidendi

Compensation for compulsory acquisition must be assessed with reference to the value to the owner dispossessed, considering evidence of loss, inability to replace, relevant controls, and a fair estimation of value rather than strict adherence to market or regulated calculation.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • ['Plaintiff awarded £4,017 18s. 9d. with costs']