Disclaiming liability for negligent property surveys
Forte, A.
Disclaiming liability for negligent property surveys - 1986 - Scots Law Times 1986 31 October 1986, 293-298 (6) .
In the light of the recent decision in Scots law, Martin v Bell-Ingram , which was concerned the issue of the duty owed to a prospective house purchaser by a surveyor instructed by a building society , the author makes a critical examination of statute and caselaw and concludes that it may still be easier to avoid liability in Scotland than in England by the well-timed use of a non-contractual disclaimer .
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DUTY OF CARE
HOUSE PURCHASE
PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
STRUCTURAL SURVEYS
UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS ACT
VENDOR AND PURCHASER
Disclaiming liability for negligent property surveys - 1986 - Scots Law Times 1986 31 October 1986, 293-298 (6) .
In the light of the recent decision in Scots law, Martin v Bell-Ingram , which was concerned the issue of the duty owed to a prospective house purchaser by a surveyor instructed by a building society , the author makes a critical examination of statute and caselaw and concludes that it may still be easier to avoid liability in Scotland than in England by the well-timed use of a non-contractual disclaimer .
ABOUT RICS-RICS MEMBERS
DUTY OF CARE
HOUSE PURCHASE
PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
STRUCTURAL SURVEYS
UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS ACT
VENDOR AND PURCHASER