What is the ratio in Moody v Steggles?

The ratio is that easements can exist for commercial purposes, provided they accommodate and benefit the dominant tenement. Commercial use does not invalidate an easement.

What did the court decide in Moody v Steggles?

The court decided that a right to hang an advertising sign on neighbouring property constituted a valid easement, even though it served commercial rather than domestic purposes.

Why is Moody v Steggles important for easement law?

It broadened the scope of easements beyond domestic convenience to include commercial rights, establishing that the nature of the benefit (commercial vs domestic) is irrelevant to easement validity.

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