B & D Clays & Chemicals Limited v Castle Water Limited
On a proper interpretation of Regulation 8 of the Water (Meters) Regulations 1988, meter readings are evidence of water supplied unless the meter is proven to register incorrectly by statutory testing; other evidence is not admissible to challenge meter reliability if the meter passes prescribed tests.
- Parties
- Appellant/defendant: B & D Clays & Chemicals Limited; Respondent/claimant: Castle Water Limited
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 25 February 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Water Meter Evidence, Burden of Proof, Expert Evidence, Statutory Construction
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Parties
B & D Clays & Chemicals Limited
Appellant/defendant
Castle Water Limited
Respondent/claimant
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Proper interpretation of Water (Meters) Regulations 1988, regulation 8
- 2 Whether meter readings are definitive evidence unless proven incorrect by statutory test
- 3 Admissibility of other evidence to challenge meter reliability
Ratio Decidendi
On a proper interpretation of Regulation 8 of the Water (Meters) Regulations 1988, meter readings are evidence of water supplied unless the meter is proven to register incorrectly by statutory testing; other evidence is not admissible to challenge meter reliability if the meter passes prescribed tests.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Claim for water charges allowed based on meter readings; no recalculation or alternative evidence permitted.
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