Matto v Rodney Broom Associates
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1994) 41 EG 152-158(7)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: CA 8 March 1994. Having been warned by the building society surveyor that there was risk of settlement on a house he wished to buy, M instructed the defendant to determine its stability. R reported favourably and M bought the house. Later another expert, G, foresaw further subsidence and recommended underpinning. M sought damages equal to the difference in value of the house in sound and unstable condition, but was granted £2 only on the grounds that though R was held negligent, no underpinning was required. M appealed and the judge concluded M was entitled to seek underpinning. Appeal allowed and £18,000 granted.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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CA 8 March 1994. Having been warned by the building society surveyor that there was risk of settlement on a house he wished to buy, M instructed the defendant to determine its stability. R reported favourably and M bought the house. Later another expert, G, foresaw further subsidence and recommended underpinning. M sought damages equal to the difference in value of the house in sound and unstable condition, but was granted £2 only on the grounds that though R was held negligent, no underpinning was required. M appealed and the judge concluded M was entitled to seek underpinning. Appeal allowed and £18,000 granted.