IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
[Cite as: Mitchell v. Halifax (Regional Municipality), 2002 NSSC 84]
WAYNE MITCHELL,
PLAINTIFF
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HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY,
RESPONDENT
Justice John D. Murphy Halifax, Nova Scotia S. H. No. 174122
LIBRARY HEADING
HEARD: in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on October 1, 2001
DECISION: October 1, 2001, (Orally)
SUBJECT: Lifting temporary injunction; Determining the
scope of work authorized by Demolition Permit
SUMMARY: HRM issued Demolition Permit with respect to a portion of structures on 3 lots damaged when roof collapsed. Owner=s representative/business operator obtained temporary injunction stopping demolition work at one of the affected properties.
ISSUE: Scope of work authorized by Demolition Permit: Should temporary Injunction be continued?
RESULT: Demolition Permit was properly issued and authorized demolition of entire building on one of the three lots where structures were located. Temporary injunction, which was directed towards work on that lot, was lifted.
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