The corporate heirs of American cartoonist Max Fleischer have triumphed in breach of trade mark and passing off claims against those engaged in selling merchandise in the UK and Europe bearing the image of his best loved character, Betty Boop.

In a case which involved an interesting analysis of leasehold interests in empty air space, the High Court has stymied a developer's controversial plans to build flats above two garage blocks, many of the tenants of which objected to the proposals.

Dispute goes back to court - Will common sense prevail? Are the Tories an unlikely solution?

King continued; "This bizarre act of judicial mis-representation by Justice Crennan raises serious questions about the administration of justice in Australia, from its highest Court and on a matter of significant public and community interest."