Tralee UDC v. Stack [1984] IEHC 106 (13 January 1984)

The court held that compensation is payable for compulsory acquisition and must be assessed according to statutory guidelines, reflecting fair market value.

Citation: [1984] IEHC 106
Parties: Applicant: Tralee Urban District Council; Respondent: Stack
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 13 January 1984
Procedural Posture: Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome: compensation awarded
Legal Topics: Compulsory Purchase, Compensation

Local Government Property Law Compulsory Purchase Compensation

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Parties

Tralee Urban District Council

Applicant

Stack

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether compensation is payable for compulsory acquisition by local authority
2 Assessment of compensation due

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that compensation is payable for compulsory acquisition and must be assessed according to statutory guidelines, reflecting fair market value.

Court Disposition

compensation awarded

Orders

Compensation to be paid to respondent as assessed by the court