They should have mediated – Epic legal fight between neighbours – Verging on the insane!

Published by Peter Causton

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They should have mediated – Epic legal fight between neighbours – Verging on the insane!

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Yet another example of a case that should have mediated is that of Heaney v Kirkby, which concerned the ownership of a 32 metre grass verge.  The epic legal battle over a strip of land ended in the Court of Appeal with Mr Heaney being left facing a bill estimated at more than £250,000. Note to file: in the event of a neighbour dispute, mediate!