Key (nee Shaw) v. Regal [1962] JJ 189 (02 March 1962)
A landowner/occupier may lawfully use their land as they wish so long as such use does not amount to unreasonable interference with neighbouring properties.
- Citation
- [1962] JJ 189
- Parties
- Applicant: Key (nee Shaw); Respondent: Regal
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 02 March 1962
- Procedural Posture
- Tort / Judgment
- Outcome
- dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Nuisance, Landowner Rights, Reasonable Care
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Parties
Key (nee Shaw)
Applicant
Regal
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Tort / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a landowner/occupier can lawfully use their land without causing unreasonable interference to neighbours
Ratio Decidendi
A landowner/occupier may lawfully use their land as they wish so long as such use does not amount to unreasonable interference with neighbouring properties.
Court Disposition
dismissed
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