Quinlan v Mayor Etc of Wellington - [1929] NZLR 491

Municipal Corporation — Notice by Corporation to take Whole of Owner's Land for Public Work — Whole of Land not required for Contemplated Work — Injunction granted restraining Corporation from taking Land — Application by Owner for Building Permit — Refusal of Permit by Corporation on Ground of its Intention to take Land — Refusal unjustified — Mandamus to Corporation to determine Application for Permit — Public Works Act, 1908, s 18.