The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1988] AC 303
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
LONDON MERCHANT SECURITIES PLC. AND ANOTHER APPELLANTS AND ISLINGTON LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL RESPONDENTS
1987 March 16,
17;
May 20
May 20
Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, Lord Ackner and Lord Goff of Chieveley
Rating
— Unoccupied hereditament
— Completion notice
— Substantial completion of office block
— Time required for customary works necessary to complete building
— Whether preparation period prior to starting customary works included
— Date at which customary works deemed to start
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General Rate Act 1967 (c. 9), s. 17, Sch. 1, paras. 8(1)(b), 9