Toner & Anor v McCaughey [2019] NICh 2 (2 April 2019)

Toner & Anor v McCaughey [2019] NICh 2 (2 April 2019)

The respondents have a valid, registered easement over the appellant's land; the appellant unlawfully interfered with the easement by blocking the pipe, causing damage and distress. The County Court's decree for damages and costs is affirmed.

Citation
[2019] NICh 2
Parties
Plaintiff/respondent: John Joseph Toner; Plaintiff/respondent: Carmel Rose Toner; Defendant/appellant: Pauline McCaughey
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
02 April 2019
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From County Court
Outcome
appeal dismissed; decree affirmed
Legal Topics
Easement, Trespass, Damages, Injunction, Land Registration
Property Law Civil Procedure Easement Trespass Damages Injunction Land Registration

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Parties

John Joseph Toner

Plaintiff/respondent

Carmel Rose Toner

Plaintiff/respondent

Pauline McCaughey

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From County Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondents have the benefit of an easement over the appellant's land for sewage discharge
  2. 2 Whether the appellant unlawfully interfered with the easement by blocking the pipe
  3. 3 Entitlement to damages and injunctions for interference with the easement

Ratio Decidendi

The respondents have a valid, registered easement over the appellant's land; the appellant unlawfully interfered with the easement by blocking the pipe, causing damage and distress. The County Court's decree for damages and costs is affirmed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed; decree affirmed

Orders

  • Respondents entitled to damages and costs as decreed by County Court
  • General damages increased to £1,320