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10 June 2016
Issue: 7702 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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Easement

Winterburn and another v Bennett and another [2016] EWCA Civ 482, [2016] All ER (D) 186 (May)

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appellants’ appeal against a decision of the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) that they had failed to establish their claim to parking rights in a car park. The putting up of signs by the respondents stating that the car park was only for use by patrons of a club had been sufficient to establish their right. There was no requirement for an owner to be prepared to back his objection either by physical obstruction or by legal action. The owner was not required to do everything, proportionately to the user, to contest and to endeavour to interrupt the user.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Specialist associate solicitor rejoins Muckle’s leading employment team

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