Parker v Camden London Borough Council

Subject Matter

HIGH COURT — Powers — Appointment of receiver and manager — Local authority housing — Failure of heating and hot water services during strike — Local authority's refusal to repair services in breach of covenant — Whether appropriate for court to appoint receiver and manager — Whether mandatory injunction to be granted — Housing Act 1957, s 111(1) — Supreme Court Act 1981, s 37(1) — RSC, Ord 45, r 8

[1986] Ch 162; [1985] 3 WLR 47