No damage, no damages in tort
Powell-Smith, V.
No damage, no damages in tort - 1989 - Contract Journal 347(5704) 9 February 1989, 7(1) .
Discusses latent defects in buildings and the builder`s liability in tort to the occupier. Highlights recent caselaw where attempts to recover economic loss arising from negligence in the construction of a building have failed. Concludes that unless there is imminent danger to people or the building has caused actual damage to other property, the builder cannot be held liable in negligence.
No damage, no damages in tort - 1989 - Contract Journal 347(5704) 9 February 1989, 7(1) .
Discusses latent defects in buildings and the builder`s liability in tort to the occupier. Highlights recent caselaw where attempts to recover economic loss arising from negligence in the construction of a building have failed. Concludes that unless there is imminent danger to people or the building has caused actual damage to other property, the builder cannot be held liable in negligence.