UPDATES: Bench to decide fate of tree

Issue #107, 1st September 2008


UPDATES: Bench to decide fate of tree

The fate of that long-treasured Bryanston oak tree once again hangs in the balance. In nose103 we told how the Johannesburg High Court threw out the application of abrasive attorney Alec Brooks for an order to have the 25m tree cut down, simply because he objects to the tight turn around the tree as he drives in and out of his townhouse garage in the upmarket complex. 

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Submitted by : John on 2008-08-29 09:21:40
As a Bryanston resident just up the road in Mount street, who's also had to endure much bullying from wealthy neighbours with ego's and attitude the size of large oaks, I suggest the Reilly's set up a fund for contribution to legal costs. I'll certainly contribute as I'm sure many other Bryanston residents would.
 
Submitted by : Toni on 2008-08-28 16:46:52
What a wonker!

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