Neighbour disputes and mediation
Submitted by Ian on Sat, 07/08/2010 - 08:33
A recent case in the Court of Appeal has again highlighted judicial disapproval of this kind of litigation.
In Pennock v Hodgson Lord Justice Mummery expressed disapproval about escalating costs in such disputes adding, "The unfortunate consequences of a case like this are that, in the absence of any compromise, someone wins,someone loses,it always costs a lot of money and usually generates a lot of ill-feeling that does not end with the litigation. None of those things are good for neighbours."
The judge recommends mediation at the beginning of a dispute as does this forum.
