Latent damage
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; 280(6314) 13 December 1986, 1335-1336Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: Two articles on the topic of latent damage. 1. When does the cause of action accrue? The first of two articles on structural damage liability examines the question of limitation of action and latent damage. With reference to case law, the author discusses discoverability and occurence of damage, the meanings of "doomed from the start" and "damage", burden of proof and the effect of the Pirelli case for architects and surveyors . 1335-1336 (2). 2. Latent Damage Act 1986 its implications and shortcomings. Looks at the background to the Act, its main provisions, comments and criticisms, with particular reference to the Pirelli case. 1426-1427 (2).| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37276 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 3433-1001 |
Two articles on the topic of latent damage. 1. When does the cause of action accrue? The first of two articles on structural damage liability examines the question of limitation of action and latent damage. With reference to case law, the author discusses discoverability and occurence of damage, the meanings of "doomed from the start" and "damage", burden of proof and the effect of the Pirelli case for architects and surveyors . 1335-1336 (2). 2. Latent Damage Act 1986 its implications and shortcomings. Looks at the background to the Act, its main provisions, comments and criticisms, with particular reference to the Pirelli case. 1426-1427 (2).