Liability for fire damage or loss under the Standard Form of Building Contract

Bentil, J.K.

Liability for fire damage or loss under the Standard Form of Building Contract - 1987 - Construction Law Journal 3(2) 1987, 83-93(11) .

Highlights the failure of the JCT forms to clarify the position of contractor and employer and liability for negligently caused fire damage or loss during a building project. Outlines the provisions of the Local Authorities with quantities 1963 edition, July 1977 revision. Examines the decision in Scottish Special Housing Association v Wimpey Construction UK Ltd , HL ruling see Abstract 36736.


BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
DAMAGES
NEGLIGENCE