Sporrong and Lönnroth

Abstract

Damages — Expropriation and interference with property — Criteria for assessment of damage — Pecuniary and non-pecuniary loss — Property subject to expropriation permit — Permit in force for long period but property not actually expropriated — No loss of income from property — No long term reduction in market value — Losses incurred while permits in force — Equitable basis for assessment of compensation — European Convention on Human Rights, 1950, Article 50

Expropriation — Compensation — Method of calculation — Equitable basis of assessment

Human rights — Enforcement — Compensation for violation causing pecuniary or non-pecuniary loss — Right to a fair trial — Right to peaceful enjoyment of property

International tribunals — Costs — Criteria for award of costs to successful party — Whether costs reasonably incurred — European Convention on Human Rights