Gale on Easements, 20th Edition

Gale on Easements, 20th Edition

The rigorous application of the "good working rule" in Shelfer's case in rights of light cases has prompted a pushback from the Law Commission and later the Supreme Court since the last edition.

The twentieth edition:

• summarises and discusses the Law Commission's "Rights to Light" report's recommendations (Law Com No.356).
• The Supreme Court's judgement in Lawrence v Fen Tigers is discussed.
• Section 62 of the Law of Property Act 1925 is treated in a new way.
• There is a new chapter on water rights in this edition.
• The most recent case law on gates is included.
• All recent notable cases in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth jurisdictions are included.