Holbeck Hall Hotel Ltd and another v Scarborough BC; Scarborough BC v Geotechnical Engineering (Northern) Ltd
Holbeck Hall Hotel Ltd and another v Scarborough BC; Scarborough BC v Geotechnical Engineering (Northern) Ltd
- 1997
- New Property Cases [1997] NPC 141 .
QBD 2 October 1997. A judge is bound by authority to make a private neighbour responsible for the effects of major geological or meteorological catastrophe despite the better instinct of the court. Attempts by a third party to plead frustration of a lease thwarted. A claim against a site investigation company fails on grounds of reliance. (Headnote from journal) NO PHOTOCOPYING ALLOWED.
BREACH OF CONTRACT
HOTEL
LANDSLIP
LIABILITY
NEGLIGENCE
QBD 2 October 1997. A judge is bound by authority to make a private neighbour responsible for the effects of major geological or meteorological catastrophe despite the better instinct of the court. Attempts by a third party to plead frustration of a lease thwarted. A claim against a site investigation company fails on grounds of reliance. (Headnote from journal) NO PHOTOCOPYING ALLOWED.
BREACH OF CONTRACT
HOTEL
LANDSLIP
LIABILITY
NEGLIGENCE