Markos v O R Autor [2007] NSWSC 810

Reported Decision : (2007) NSW Conv R 56-190

New South Wales Supreme Court

CITATION : Markos v O R Autor [2007] NSWSC 810

HEARING DATE(S) : 23 to 25 May, 15 June, 10 July 2007

JUDGMENT DATE : 25 July 2007

JURISDICTION : Equity

JUDGMENT OF : Austin J

DECISION : Declaration made that right of way does not authorise use for fire egress complying with BCA, and final injunction granted restraining use of site of right of way for fire egress passage from proposed building. Application to extinguish or modify right of way dismissed.

CATCHWORDS : REAL PROPERTY – easements - whether right of way to pass and repass permits use of servient tenement for fire egress in satisfaction of development consent - whether court should grant declaration and injunction restraining use for fire egress passage - whether right of way should be extinguished under s 89(1)(a) in anticipation of completion of building - whether right of way should be modified under s 89(1)(c) - whether court has power under s 89(1)(c) to modify right of way for benefit of dominant owner by permitting use for fire egress passage

LEGISLATION CITED : Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW), s 89 Building Code of Australia, Section D, paras DO1, DP4, D1.7, D1.10

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