Bull Alley Improvement Scheme
19 Jun 1900less rotten and the foundations were over the river Poddle. HE assessed the value at five years purchase. With regard to the ground rent he valued at 15 1/2 years purchase of £3.
Mr Leech submitted that the evidence was in favour of a substantial award.
Mr Sutton pointed out that a house only a couple of doors had collapsed. In connection to the scheme he said that Lord Iveagh was prepared to spend from £5000 to £10000 in rebuilding the whole thing.
Mr Harrison objected on behalf of Colonel Ford to the award in respect of two houses in Anderson’s court and Patrick street.
Mr Dudfeon, examined by Mr Oulton said the buildins were in bad condition. He explained in detail the valuations arrived at.
Mr. Battersby stated in reply to Mr. Harrison, that he inspected the houses and made valuation. The figures arrived at were considerably in excess of the arbitrators’ award.
The inquiry was adjourned for a fortnight as it was understood that some further claims were to be made to respect of the awards.