John Bruce Grant v Kiama Municipal Council (No 2) [2026] NSWLEC 67
Before: Pepper J · NSW Land and Environment Court
Summary
CONTEMPT: non-compliance with court order to dismantle attractions and rides on land – continued use of attractions and rides – admission by contemnor of continued disobedience with court order – applicable legal principles – guilty of contempt.
Catchwords
CONTEMPT: non-compliance with court order to dismantle attractions and rides on land – continued use of attractions and rides – admission by contemnor of continued disobedience with court order – applicable legal principles – guilty of contempt.
Outcome
John Bruce Grant is guilty of contempt. See orders at [40].
Legislation cited
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, s 4.2 Land and Environment Court Rules 2007, r 6.3 Supreme Court Rules 1970, Pt 55 Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005, r 40.7(3)
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