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Sinon v Wang (CS 22 of 2019) [2021] SCSC 9 (18 January 2021);

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[2021] SCSC 9
Counsel for defendant
Ferley
Case summary:

Claim of damages - Encroachment rule

Headnote and holding:

The following orders are made:

(i) The plaint is partially granted as follows.

(ii) The Defendant is to pay to the Plaintiff the sum of Seychelles Rupees Ninety-five Thousand (SCR95,000/) as compensation for the encroachment on her property namely title No. H 3125;

(iii) No award as to moral damages is made for reasons given;

(iv) No demolition order is granted for reasons given; and

(v) Costs are awarded in favour of the plaintiff.

Coram
André, J