Epoch Properties Ltd. v B.H.S. [2004] JLR 306 (10 September 2004)

Epoch Properties Ltd. v B.H.S. [2004] JLR 306 (10 September 2004)

A surveyor experienced only in valuing prime retail stores is not experienced in valuing premises of 'similar or comparable character' to a variety store.

Citation
[2004] JLR 306
Parties
Applicant: Epoch Properties Ltd.; Respondent: B. H. S.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 September 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Valuation of Retail Premises, Definition of Variety Stores, Expertise of Surveyors
Property Law Valuation of Retail Premises Definition of Variety Stores Expertise of Surveyors

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Parties

Epoch Properties Ltd.

Applicant

B. H. S.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether premises exceeding 20,000 sq. ft. are to be classified as 'variety stores' for valuation purposes
  2. 2 Whether a surveyor experienced in valuing prime retail stores is qualified to value premises of 'similar or comparable character' to a variety store

Ratio Decidendi

A surveyor experienced only in valuing prime retail stores is not experienced in valuing premises of 'similar or comparable character' to a variety store.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant