Have you heard of this easement case? Know how to successfully obtain orders for easement? Join a captivating presentation by Sydney Jacobs as he delves into a significant but often overlooked easement case. Despite its age, this case is a need-to-know due to its a crucial reference in subsequent legal proceedings. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights into an obscure yet influential legal matter.
Tuesday, 18 July 2023
1.00pm to 2.00pm Easements: The Most Important Easement Case You’ve Never Heard Of
Orders for easements e.g. stormwater, access, scaffold, crane swing and rock anchors can be obtained in NSW in the Supreme Court, Real Property List via Sec 88k of the Conveyancing Act, also in the Land and Environment Court.
There is similar legislation in Tasmania, Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Join Sydney Jacobs, Barrister for a presentation on the special planning considerations that apply when seeking an easement against Councils e.g. is the land community or operational?
In the process, consideration will be given to one of the most important cases in this area that you may never have heard of (a case concerning development of a battle axe block where an access easement was required over Council land) . This case is referenced by side draft in many subsequent cases.
Sydney will consider the latest case law on seeking easements against Councils in the Land and Environment Court.
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on NSW legislation
Testimonials
Testimonials from Sydney’s past property law presentations:
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Presenters
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Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers
Sydney Jacobs is a barrister at 13 Wentworth Chambers and an accredited mediator, with additional credentials as a BarADR-accredited arbitrator and expert determiner. An LL.M graduate from Cambridge, Sydney’s commercial equity practice spans property, partnership, corporate law, building and construction, and strata disputes. He brings particular expertise in easement and covenant disputes, including matters involving both Torrens and Old System land. Sydney also has extensive experience in leasing disputes, off-the-plan contracts, rescission, termination, specific performance, relief against forfeiture, and the recovery of deposits. Sydney advises on restraint of trade matters, as well as disputes involving options, rights of first refusal, and notices to perform or complete. Beyond his practice, Sydney is the sole author of two leading publications—Commercial Damages and Injunctions: Law and Practice—and was a key contributor to Commercial & International Arbitration (Thomson Reuters). Outside of work, Sydney enjoys time with family, competing in tennis, snowboarding, and exploring the arts.
This seminar is part of a series
Easement Essentials Series
Friday, 21 July 2023
Enhance your skillset by going beyond the basics so you’re prepared for any easement matter that comes your way with attending this series. Designed with property & planning lawyers and conveyancers in mind, explore one of the most important easement cases you’ve ever heard of. Delve into the acquisition of property and key litigation issues and finally, work through practical strategies as to the drafting of instruments granting easements & covenants to avoid disputes.
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