Ray Fitzpatrick Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning (No.4) [2008] NSWLEC 161

Land and Environment Court of New South Wales

CITATION : Ray Fitzpatrick Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning (No.4) [2008] NSWLEC 161

APPLICANT PARTIES : Ray Fitzpatrick Pty Ltd RESPONDENT Minister for Planning

FILE NUMBER(S) : 30627 of 2006

CORAM: Sheahan J - Sheehan AC

KEY ISSUES: Question of Law :- separate question; whether there is acceptance of the offer of compensation under the Act; admissibility of factual evidence on the question; collateral challenge to a determination of compensation; validity of offer after objection lodged in the Court

Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 LEGISLATION CITED: Valuation of Land Act 1916 Land and Environment Court Act 1979 Interpretation Act 1987, s.33

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