Australia, Aug. 23 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on July 23:
1. COMMISSIONER: In late 2024, Quan Zhang and Xia Chen planted a row of slender weavers bamboo along the rear boundary of their St Ives property, comprised of two adjoining lots. Kim and Christopher Papapantos live in the adjoining property to the east. On the basis that the bamboo obstructs sunlight to their dwelling, the Papapantoses have applied to the Court seeking orders for it to be removed and for the height of any replacement hedge to be restricted.
2. The hearing took place onsite, allowing the Court to view the trees and both properties. The parties were self-represented.
Framework for this decision
3. The Papapa...