Plant hire conditions
Series: Contract Journal ; 421(6456) 10 December 2003, 18(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Looks at "Yarm Road Ltd and Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd v Hewden Tower Cranes Ltd" ([2003] EWCA Civ 1127, [2003] 90 Con LR 1), concerning the interpretation of risk of loss and damage arising out of the Construction Plant-Hire Association's "Model terms and conditions". The collapse of a tower crane whilst additional sections of mast were being added to raise the height of the crane, caused three fatalities, serious injury to two others, extensive property damage and delay and disruption to the construction works. CA agreed this operation was under the exclusive control of the owner of the plant, Hewden. Decision implied ther hirer is responsible for loss or damage occuring the period of the hire, except where the plant is in transit, is being erected or dismantled at the site.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Looks at "Yarm Road Ltd and Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd v Hewden Tower Cranes Ltd" ([2003] EWCA Civ 1127, [2003] 90 Con LR 1), concerning the interpretation of risk of loss and damage arising out of the Construction Plant-Hire Association's "Model terms and conditions". The collapse of a tower crane whilst additional sections of mast were being added to raise the height of the crane, caused three fatalities, serious injury to two others, extensive property damage and delay and disruption to the construction works. CA agreed this operation was under the exclusive control of the owner of the plant, Hewden. Decision implied ther hirer is responsible for loss or damage occuring the period of the hire, except where the plant is in transit, is being erected or dismantled at the site.