I. Aberdeen Corporation Order [1907] UKHL 1015 (29 July 1907)

The Order was allowed to proceed with amendments and protective clauses to safeguard the interests of affected proprietors and users.

Citation: [1907] UKHL 1015
Parties: Promoter: Aberdeen Corporation; Objector: Mr Hay of Seaton; Objector: Commanding Officers of two volunteer battalions; Objector: Proprietors of Nether Don salmon-fishings; Objector: Certain golf clubs; Objector: Aberdeen Music Hall Company
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Judgment Date: 29 July 1907
Procedural Posture: Private Parliamentary Order / Hearing on Preamble and Clauses
Outcome: Order allowed with amendments
Legal Topics: Compulsory Acquisition, Public Amenities, Regulation of Public Land, Protection of Private Interests

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Aberdeen Corporation

Promoter

Mr Hay of Seaton

Objector

Commanding Officers of two volunteer battalions

Objector

Proprietors of Nether Don salmon-fishings

Objector

Certain golf clubs

Objector

Aberdeen Music Hall Company

Objector

Private Parliamentary Order / Hearing on Preamble and Clauses

1 Whether the Corporation should be granted further powers over gas undertaking, public lands, and amenities
2 Whether the interests of affected proprietors and users are adequately protected

The Order was allowed to proceed with amendments and protective clauses to safeguard the interests of affected proprietors and users.

Order allowed with amendments

Clauses inserted to protect interests of volunteers, golf clubs, and fishing proprietors
Settlement reached with Mr Hay of Seaton