Search judgments by proposition, citation, court, judge or legal topic, then move directly into the source-grounded case analysis.
Results update automatically as you type.
Australia decisions
Decisions matching the current search
Neighboring-tree dispute over bamboo and claimed pipe, fence, sunlight, and view impacts was dismissed for insufficient proof and lack of statutory thresholds.
The Court found negligence in sheet piling works that damaged the Rayman home, rejected a non-delegable duty argument, and awarded damages plus interest.
Dispute over fig trees on a boundary: the Court refused Pt 2A orders, declined compensation and repair orders, but imposed root barrier and pruning orders to prevent further damage.
The Court of Appeal refused to restrain sale of three mortgaged properties pending a leave application, finding only a limited arguable case and balance of convenience favouring Perpetual.
The Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal, finding no issue of principle or public importance and no reasonably clear error in the refusal to set aside default judgments.
The Court partially granted a neighbour tree application, ordering biennial arborist inspection and pruning of a lemon-scented gum to manage debris and risk.
Neighbours’ hedge-dispute application granted in part: the Court ordered regular pruning of Leyland cypress hedges to restore Harbour views from the applicants’ dwelling.
Neighbour tree dispute over minor driveway and fence damage led to targeted root pruning and dead-branch removal, but not tree removal.
The Court refused orders under both Part 2 and Part 2A of the Trees Act, finding no likely damage from the trees and no severe view obstruction.
The Court awarded $300 for fence damage caused by a neighbour’s red cedar, but declined orders concerning another tree said to risk future damage.
Explore more
