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High Court Wellington
5 March; 9 April; 23 November 1973
Mahon J
5 March; 9 April; 23 November 1973
Mahon J
Damages — Rylands v Fletcher — Fire — Burning off under permit in summer conditions — Non-natural use.
Fire — Liability for — Fires Prevention (Metropolis) Act 1774 (Gt B), s 86, affords no protection where fire intentionally lit.
Damages — Mitigation — Burning off — Fire escaping to adjoining land — Adjoining owner and nearby owner expending money in fighting fire to protect their properties — Expenses incurred recoverable under rule in Rylands v Fletcher.