Australia, Jan. 31 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on Jan. 6:
This decision was given as an ex temporaneous decision. It has been revised and edited prior to publication.
Background
1. COMMISSIONER: Sandra and John Walker (the applicants) and Brad Newling (the respondent) own neighbouring residential properties in Charlestown. The Walkers' rent out their property; Mr Newling lives at his property with his mother. From the outset of these proceedings, it was clear that the relationship between the parties has been hostile for some time, with disputes ranging across several issues. These proceedings deal only with the dispute around a bamboo hedge on Mr Newling's property. The Walkers cl...