Golden v Li [2021] NSWLEC 1751

Golden v Li [2021] NSWLEC 1751

The Court was not satisfied that the tree had caused or was likely to cause damage to the tennis court or retaining wall in a way requiring removal or pruning beyond what had been permitted. Maintenance obligations are normal in urban environments; insufficient evidence was provided regarding damage to the retaining wall.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 December 2021
Procedural Posture
Class 2 Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Application refused
Legal Topics
['trees (disputes Between Neighbours)' 'property Damage' 'maintenance Obligations']

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Procedural Posture

Class 2 Application / Final Judgment

  1. 1 ["Whether the tree has caused or is likely to cause damage to the applicant's property" 'Whether orders should be made to remove or prune the tree']

Ratio Decidendi

The Court was not satisfied that the tree had caused or was likely to cause damage to the tennis court or retaining wall in a way requiring removal or pruning beyond what had been permitted. Maintenance obligations are normal in urban environments; insufficient evidence was provided regarding damage to the retaining wall.

Court Disposition

Application refused

Orders

  • ['The application is refused.']