This case highlights how Rural Protect’s Circumstance Investigation Costs Cover protects livestock farmers when ownership disputes arise over land. The cover provided access to experienced solicitors and oversight from rradar, ensuring a resolution that avoided costly litigation.
Business Type: Livestock Farmers
Section of Cover: Company Legal Liability
Applicable Cover: Circumstance Investigation Costs Cover
Circumstance: Ownership dispute over a piece of land between two neighbours
Legal Fees Value: £5,831
The Scenario:
The farm became involved in a land dispute with a neighbour over the ownership of a parcel of land. Both parties claimed it as their own, creating tension and threats that had the potential to escalate into formal legal proceedings. The business needed an approach that would resolve the matter efficiently, protect their interests, and avoid unnecessary legal costs.
What Happened:
Under the Rural Protect policy, the farm’s own solicitor, familiar with the land and its history, was approved to handle the matter. rradar oversaw the legal actions and costs to ensure the strategy was both effective and cost-efficient. The solicitor managed correspondence, clarified boundaries, and documented the farm’s claims. By involving the solicitor who knew the particulars of the land, the farm leveraged specialised local knowledge while Rural Protect oversaw the matter to ensure the engagement complied with policy terms.
The Outcome:
The dispute was resolved before any litigation was required. The farm ceased receiving threats over the land, and ownership was clarified in a manner acceptable to both parties. The case demonstrates how Circumstance Investigation Costs Cover allows farms to access expert legal support while controlling costs, even when disputes involve complex land ownership issues.
Things to Consider:
- Always engage legal representatives with local expertise for land disputes.
- Early intervention can prevent escalation to formal legal proceedings.
- Keep detailed evidence of land use, ownership, and boundaries.
To understand more about Rural Protect and how it can help rural businesses, call us on 01653 609090 or email enquiries@hbunderwriting.co.uk.
