Robson v Leischke [2008] NSWLEC 152

Reported Decision : (2008) 72 NSWLR 98; (2008) 159 LGERA 280

Land and Environment Court of New South Wales

CITATION : Robson v Leischke [2008] NSWLEC 152

Melanie Robson APPLICANT PARTIES : Kevin Leischke RESPONDENT

FILE NUMBER(S) : 20981 of 2007

CORAM: Preston CJ

KEY ISSUES: Trees (Neighbours) :- tree falling over in storm - damage to neighbour's house - tree cut to a stump by time of application to court - whether still a tree to which the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 applies - tree landowner not at fault for damage caused by tree - whether fault required before court has power to make order requiring tree landowner to pay compensation for damage caused by tree - whether fault is a matter that may be considered by court in determining application and exercising discretion to make any order - whether consequential economic loss is damage to property and hence compensable - discussion of statutory scheme under Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 and extent to which it differs from common law

Civil Liability Act 2002 s 5B Conveyancing Act 1919 s 88K(2), s 179 LEGISLATION CITED: Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 s 124(1) Land and Environment Court Act 1979 s 40(2) Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 s 3, s 4, s 5, s 7, s 8, s 9, s 10, s 12, s 13, s 23

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