Haycocks & Anor v Neville & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 78 (18 January 2007)

Haycocks & Anor v Neville & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 78 (18 January 2007)

The judge was entitled to determine the boundary by reference to all available evidence, including plans, subsequent topographical features, and the circumstances of the Wykes Plan, rather than relying solely on scaling from the original plan. The approach taken was within the permissible range of judicial discretion and supported by the evidence.

Citation
[2007] EWCA Civ 78
Parties
Claimant/appellant: Haycocks & Anr; Defendant/respondent: Neville & Anr
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 January 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Bromley County Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Boundary Disputes, Land Registration, Interpretation of Conveyance Plans, Admissibility of Subsequent Conduct
Property Law Boundary Disputes Land Registration Interpretation of Conveyance Plans Admissibility of Subsequent Conduct

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Parties

Haycocks & Anr

Claimant/appellant

Neville & Anr

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Bromley County Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 How should the precise boundary between two properties be determined when plans and physical features are ambiguous?
  2. 2 Is subsequent conduct and topographical evidence admissible in resolving boundary disputes?

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to determine the boundary by reference to all available evidence, including plans, subsequent topographical features, and the circumstances of the Wykes Plan, rather than relying solely on scaling from the original plan. The approach taken was within the permissible range of judicial discretion and supported by the evidence.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Costs to be paid by the Nevilles