What is the ratio in Wong v Beaumont Property Trust?

The ratio is that easements can be implied by necessity where they are essential for the reasonable enjoyment of property, including where legal or regulatory requirements create the necessity.

What did the court decide in Wong v Beaumont Property Trust?

The court decided that a ventilation easement was implied by necessity because it was essential for the restaurant to comply with public health regulations and operate legally.

Why is Wong v Beaumont Property Trust important for easement law?

It expanded the concept of necessity beyond physical impossibility to include legal necessity, showing that regulatory compliance can justify implied easements.

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