Since the last edition, the strict application of the “good working rule” in Shelfer’s case in rights of light cases has provoked a backlash first from the Law Commission and then from the Supreme Court.
The twentieth edition:
summarises and discusses the recommendations of the Law Commission in their report “Rights to Light” (Law Com No.356).
analyses the decision of the Supreme Court in Lawrence v Fen Tigers.
contains a new treatment of section 62 of the Law of Property Act 1925.
has a revised Chapter on water rights.
includes the latest case law on gates.
incorporates all the recent significant cases in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth jurisdictions.
