Flooding claims: the recent deluge
Source:
LIJ (2011) 85 No 4
Date_of_entry:
19/04/2011
Legislation:
Water Act 1989 (Vic) s157
Water Industry Act 1994 (Vic) s74
Notes:
Recent clarification by the Supreme Court about liability in flooding claims will expand the types of cases falling within VCAT?s jurisdiction.
Cases:
Pumpa & Ors v Goulburn-Murray Rural Water Corporation [2010] VSC 169 ; Transpacific Cleanaway Ltd v South East Water Limited [2008] VCAT 1798 ; South East Water Ltd v Transpacific Cleanaway Pty Ltd [2010] VSC 46 ;