Coupar v London Borough of Newham [2000] EWLands ACQ_59_1999 (03 March 2000)

Coupar v London Borough of Newham [2000] EWLands ACQ_59_1999 (03 March 2000)

In the absence of evidence from the claimant, and based on the acquiring authority's valuation using comparable sales and estimated repair costs, the compensation for the freehold interest is determined at £30,000.

Citation
[2000] EWLands ACQ_59_1999
Parties
Claimant: Robert Ian Coupar; Acquiring Authority: London Borough of Newham
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 March 2000
Procedural Posture
Compulsory Purchase Compensation / Determination of Compensation After Compulsory Acquisition
Outcome
compensation determined for claimant
Legal Topics
Compensation for Compulsory Acquisition, Valuation of Dilapidated Property, Housing Law
Property Law Compulsory Purchase Compensation for Compulsory Acquisition Valuation of Dilapidated Property Housing Law

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 2 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Robert Ian Coupar

Claimant

London Borough of Newham

Acquiring Authority

Procedural Posture

Compulsory Purchase Compensation / Determination of Compensation After Compulsory Acquisition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate amount of compensation payable for the compulsory acquisition of a dilapidated dwelling house?

Ratio Decidendi

In the absence of evidence from the claimant, and based on the acquiring authority's valuation using comparable sales and estimated repair costs, the compensation for the freehold interest is determined at £30,000.

Court Disposition

compensation determined for claimant

Orders

  • Compensation for the freehold interest in the subject property set at £30,000.
  • Claimant's proper legal costs of transfer, if any, to be paid in addition.