Bradley & Anor v Heslin & Anor

Bradley & Anor v Heslin & Anor

Bradleys were the successful party as they established ownership of the gates and pillars and secured a declaration of their right to close the gates, though not to the full extent claimed. Injunctive relief was denied as circumstances did not warrant it. Costs were awarded at 50% to reflect partial success and genuine attempts at settlement.

Parties
Claimants: Bradley & Anor; Defendants: Heslin & Anor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 February 2015
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Bradleys declared owners of gates and pillars and entitled to close gates; no injunction granted; Heslins to pay 50% of Bradleys' costs.
Legal Topics
Boundary Dispute, Ownership of Gates and Pillars, Right to Close Gates, Costs
Property Law Boundary Dispute Ownership of Gates and Pillars Right to Close Gates Costs

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Parties

Bradley & Anor

Claimants

Heslin & Anor

Defendants

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Bradleys have a right to close the gates
  2. 2 Ownership of the gates and pillars
  3. 3 Appropriateness of injunctive relief

Ratio Decidendi

Bradleys were the successful party as they established ownership of the gates and pillars and secured a declaration of their right to close the gates, though not to the full extent claimed. Injunctive relief was denied as circumstances did not warrant it. Costs were awarded at 50% to reflect partial success and genuine attempts at settlement.

Court Disposition

Bradleys declared owners of gates and pillars and entitled to close gates; no injunction granted; Heslins to pay 50% of Bradleys' costs.

Orders

  • Declaration in terms of paragraph 4 of draft order without additional qualifications.
  • Recital that defendants will not seek to lock gates open or obstruct normal operation.