Younger v Molesworth & Anor

Younger v Molesworth & Anor

The claimant should not be shut out from seeking to make the amended case in nuisance regarding the drain, as the evidence could establish that the second defendant had sufficient knowledge of the alleged nuisance. The proposed amendments disclose a real prospect of success and should be permitted.

Parties
Claimant/appellant: Michael John Younger; First Defendant: Margaret S. Molesworth; Second Defendant/respondent: Alan Bellward
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 December 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Summary Dismissal and Refusal to Amend Claim
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Nuisance, Easements, Summary Judgment, Amendment of Pleadings
Tort Law Property Law Nuisance Easements Summary Judgment Amendment of Pleadings

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Parties

Michael John Younger

Claimant/appellant

Margaret S. Molesworth

First Defendant

Alan Bellward

Second Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Summary Dismissal and Refusal to Amend Claim

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant should be permitted to amend the claim to allege nuisance based on inadequate construction and maintenance of a drain
  2. 2 Whether the proposed amended claim disclosed a real prospect of success against the second defendant for continuing nuisance

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant should not be shut out from seeking to make the amended case in nuisance regarding the drain, as the evidence could establish that the second defendant had sufficient knowledge of the alleged nuisance. The proposed amendments disclose a real prospect of success and should be permitted.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Order of Deputy Circuit Judge Thompson QC set aside
  • Permission granted to amend the claim