VI. Ayr Corporation Tramways Order [1908] UKHL 1004 (30 April 1908)

VI. Ayr Corporation Tramways Order [1908] UKHL 1004 (30 April 1908)

The preamble of the Order was proved by the promoters' evidence, and with the objector's withdrawal upon insertion of a protective clause, the Order was granted as adjusted.

Citation
[1908] UKHL 1004
Parties
Promoter: Ayr Corporation; Objector: Glasgow and South-Western Railway Company
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
30 April 1908
Procedural Posture
Tramway Extension Order / Final Order After Inquiry
Outcome
Order granted as adjusted
Legal Topics
Tramway Extension, Statutory Order, Street Widening, Protective Clauses
Public Transport Local Government Tramway Extension Statutory Order Street Widening Protective Clauses

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Parties

Ayr Corporation

Promoter

Glasgow and South-Western Railway Company

Objector

Procedural Posture

Tramway Extension Order / Final Order After Inquiry

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the preamble of the Order for tramway extension was proved
  2. 2 Whether the proposed street widening and loop line extension were justified

Ratio Decidendi

The preamble of the Order was proved by the promoters' evidence, and with the objector's withdrawal upon insertion of a protective clause, the Order was granted as adjusted.

Court Disposition

Order granted as adjusted

Orders

  • Preamble proved
  • Clauses as adjusted put and carried