Professional liability relating to defective premises
Khublall, N.
Professional liability relating to defective premises - 1991 - Journal of Real Estate and Construction 1(2) 1991, 41-58(18) .
This discussion on professional liability with relation to defective premises traces the historical development of the legal background to the law of negligence including duty of care owed by professionals in tort of economic loss, grounds for awarding damages to claimants, disclaiming liability, concurrent liability to client under contract, third party liability and negligence in structural survey or valuation. Concludes with limitations of action including timelimits and the level of damages which can be awarded. Refers to case law thoughout.
DUTY OF CARE
NEGLIGENCE
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Professional liability relating to defective premises - 1991 - Journal of Real Estate and Construction 1(2) 1991, 41-58(18) .
This discussion on professional liability with relation to defective premises traces the historical development of the legal background to the law of negligence including duty of care owed by professionals in tort of economic loss, grounds for awarding damages to claimants, disclaiming liability, concurrent liability to client under contract, third party liability and negligence in structural survey or valuation. Concludes with limitations of action including timelimits and the level of damages which can be awarded. Refers to case law thoughout.
DUTY OF CARE
NEGLIGENCE
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY