In M Salazar Properties Pty Ltd v Jeffs [2024] QSC 86, the Supreme Court addressed a dispute involving the imposition of a statutory right of user over land pursuant to the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld). The court imposed an easement on Lot 197, in favor of Lot 199, to facilitate drainage infrastructure. The applicant, M Salazar Properties Pty Ltd, was ordered to compensate the respondent, Justin Noel Jeffs, $63,000 and bear costs of $40,000. Driven by factors such as active involvement and interests in the litigation, Ms. Maricris Salazar, who was closely associated with the applicant, was found jointly liable for costs.
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