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Burns v State of Queensland[2007] QCA 240

Burns v State of Queensland[2007] QCA 240

CITATION: Burns v State of Queensland [2007] QCA 240
JUDGE(S): Jerrard JA, Cullinane J, Jones J
DELIVERED ON: 27 July 2007
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Editorial Notes

  • Published Case Name:

    Burns v State of Queensland & Croton

  • Shortened Case Name:

    Burns v State of Queensland

  • MNC:

    [2007] QCA 240

  • Court:

    QCA

  • Judge(s):

    Jerrard JA, Cullinane J, Jones J

  • Date:

    27 Jul 2007

Litigation History

EventCitation or FileDateNotes
Primary Judgment[2004] QPEC 1318 Mar 2004Reasons for judgment on application to extend time within which to appeal to P&E Court; extension granted; no prejudice to the State: White DCJ.
Primary Judgment[2004] QPEC 4802 Aug 2004Substantive appeal in P&E Court; dismissal appeal against decision to refuse permit; Parliament is clearly empowered to authorize planning schemes which restrict what the owners of estates in fee simple may lawfully do with their land: White DCJ.
Primary Judgment[2004] QSC 43419 Nov 2004Application in trial division challenging jurisdiction of P&E Court to make decision on appeal regarding rejection of approval of development permit; Parliament is clearly empowered to authorize planning schemes which restrict what the owners of estates in fee simple may lawfully do with their land: de Jersey CJ.
Appeal Discontinued (QCA)File Number: CA7419/0410 Mar 2005Appeal against White DCJ decision on 2 August 2004 in P&E Court; dismissed by consent.
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2006] QCA 23523 Jun 2006Application for extension of time to appeal [2004] QSC 434 dismissed; applicant applied for a permit to clear native vegetation but was refused because her land was described as a known habitat for the endangered mahogany glider, as well as a known general habitat for the endangered cassowary; no error in primary judge finding that it was necessary for Mrs Burns to secure a development permit to clear native vegetation on her freehold land: Jerrard JA, Cullinane and Jones JJ.
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2007] QCA 24027 Jul 2007Application by successful respondent to the appeal State of Queensland [2006] QCA 235; sought non-party cost order against person assisting litigant in person; sufficient grounds exist to exercise discretion, but discretion not exercised: Jerrard JA, Cullinane and Jones JJ.
Special Leave Refused (HCA)[2008] HCASL 6828 Mar 2008Application for special leave against decision of Court of Appeal dismissing application to extend time to appeal against de Jersey CJ decision; not raised any question of law that would justify the grant of special leave to appeal: Gummow and Kiefel JJ.

Appeal Status

Appeal Determined - Special Leave Refused (HCA)

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