Damages can cover cost on new premises
Language: English Series: Independent ; 8/3/89 p27Publication details: 1989Subject(s): Summary: In Dominion Mosaics and Tile Co Ltd and another v Trafalgar Trucking Co Ltd and another , CA 2 March 1989, it was held that where business premises were damaged by fire , the need to carry on the business and to mitigate loss of earnings was an important factor in assessing damages , and could justify awarding the owner the cost of alternative premises rather than a lesser sum representing diminution of value of the original premises.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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In Dominion Mosaics and Tile Co Ltd and another v Trafalgar Trucking Co Ltd and another , CA 2 March 1989, it was held that where business premises were damaged by fire , the need to carry on the business and to mitigate loss of earnings was an important factor in assessing damages , and could justify awarding the owner the cost of alternative premises rather than a lesser sum representing diminution of value of the original premises.