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
Legal Issues
- 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.']
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