Geita Sebea v Territory of Papua

67 CLR 544
1941 - 1124A - HCA

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(Judgment by: Rich ACJ)

Between: Geita Sebea
And: Territory of Papua

Court:

Judges:
Rich ACJStarke J
Williams J

Subject References:
Crown
Resumption and acquisition of land in Territory of Papua
Construction of aerodrome on land leased by Crown
Mode of assessment of compensation

Legislative References:
Land Ordinance 1911 No 5 - s 3
Lands Acquisition Ordinance 1914 No 7 - s 26; s 28; s 29
Lands (Kila Kila Aerodrome) Acquisition Ordinance 1939 - the Ordinance

Hearing date: MELBOURNE 24 February 1941; 13 October 1941
Judgment date: 24 November 1941

SYDNEY

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Judgment by:
Rich ACJ

I have had the advantage of reading the judgment of Williams J. and as I am in substantial agreement with it I have nothing to add.

The appeal should be allowed.