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STAR ENERGY WEALD BASIN LTD AND ANOTHER v BOCARDO SA

[2011] BLR 13

SUPREME COURT

Before Lord Hope, Deputy President, Lord Walker, Lord Brown, Lord Collins, and Lord Clarke

Trespass — Licence granted to search and bore for petroleum — Ownership of strata below surface — No common law defence — No licence to trespass — Damages — Compensation by reference to cost of securing wayleave — Section 8(2) Mines (Working Facilities and Support) Act 1966.

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