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Hornsey 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936

Date of Hearing 1954PremisesSection of ActDefectsResult of Proceedings
6th Jan.1 Albert Road, N.492/93General defects.Non-compliance with Order. £5 fine—£1 daily penalty until completion of works specified on the Order.
16th Feb.On Appeal to the Appeal Committee— Middlesex Quarter Sessions. Sentence varied to £5 without daily penalty. Work later completed.
6th Jan.482 Archway Road, N.6.92/93General defects.Case withdrawn—work satisfactorily completed.
13th Jan.45 Woodstock Road, N.492/93General defects.Summons withdrawn—Work satisfactorily completed.
27th Jan.71 Woodstock Road, N.483Failure to cleanse the first floor back room.Court Order for execution of the work within 7 days. Fine 5s. daily penalty—Is. per day until completion of the work.
16th Feb.Appeal to the Middlesex Quarter Sessions. Appeal dismissed.
12th AprilDefendant applied to the High Court for an Order of Mandamus for the rehearing of his Appeal to the Middlesex Quarter Sessions.
12th MayOrder refused by Divisional Court.
30th JuneAction taken for recovery of daily penalty.
Defendant committed to prison for 1 month. Order suspended on payment of £1 per month in respect of 27th January to 14th June, 1954.
27th JulyAppeal against Committal Order. Appeal dismissed owing to the non-appearance of appellant. Work later carried out by the Council in default.