1866 case leaves MoD`s defensive umbrella waterproof

Brewer, G.

1866 case leaves MoD`s defensive umbrella waterproof - 1997 - Contract Journal 16 April 1997, 24-25(2) .

Discusses "Ellison and Headlong V MoD" which concerned damage by floodwater to properties adjacent to building works, and whether the rule in "Rylands v Fletcher" applies to things which are brought onto land.


ADJACENT PROPERTY
ELLISON AND HEADLONG V MOD
FLOOD DAMAGE
FLOOD WATER
INTERFERENCE
LIABILITY
NATURAL DRAINAGE
RYLANDS V FLETCHER
THIRD PARTIES
TORT OF NUISANCE