Garton v Hunter

Subject Matter

EVIDENCE — Truth paramount — “Best evidence” — Rating assessment — Well established dictum on “best evidence” in rating assessments out of date — All relevant evidence admissible

[1969] 2 QB 37; [1969] 2 WLR 86

RATING — Rateable value — Assessment of — Method of valuation — Evidence of value — “Best evidence” — Caravan site let at annual rent — Experts proffering valuations based on profits and contractor's basis — Tribunal rejecting as inadmissible evidence for parties where actual lease rent available — Whether misdirection — Whether well established dictum on “best evidence” in rating assessments out of date — Admissibility of all evidence assisting correct estimate of hypothetical rent for rating purposes — Rating and Valuation Act, 1925, s 22 (1) (b)

[1969] 2 QB 37; [1969] 2 WLR 86

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
The Best Evidence Rule - As an Exclusionary Rule F1.36