A different type of contract

Dollar, Peta

A different type of contract - 2007 - Estates Gazette (0733) 18 August 2007, 88-89(2) .

This "Mainly for students" article examines various aspects of collateral warranties. Provides a definition of a collateral warranty, explains the different provisions contained in a collateral warranty, and discusses some current issues including when collateral warranties should be given, the scope of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999, and decennial insurance. Concludes by summarising the importance of collateral warranties. (See also L140845).


CONTRACTS (RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES) ACT 1999
D&F ESTATES LTD V CHURCH COMMISSIONERS
MURPHY V BRENTWOOD DC
HEDLEY BYRNE AND CO LTD V HELLER AND PARTNERS LTD
AVRAAMIDES V COLWILL


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