Wapshott and another v Davies Donovan (A firm); Kidd and another v Newberry (A firm)
Language: English Series: Property and Compensation Reports ; [1996] 72 P&CR 245-260(9)Publication details: 1996Subject(s): Summary: CA 14 December 1995. In 1986 the plaintiffs purchased one bedroom flats on long leases. In 1988 N received an offer to purchase their flat. Solicitor discovered that the land on which the flats were built was not wholly owned by the vendor. The plaintiffs began proceedings for negligence against the solicitors who had conducted their conveyances. Defendants contested leases to be valued as at date of purchase, plaintiffs as at when defect came to light. "Held" that the loss was to be valued at the date of breach in 1986 at which time the leases were found to be valueless. Damages assessed at £3000 but held plaintiffs not entitled to such damages. On appeal and cross-appeal "held" that the Master ought to have awarded damages. Appeal dismissed. Cross-appeal allowed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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CA 14 December 1995. In 1986 the plaintiffs purchased one bedroom flats on long leases. In 1988 N received an offer to purchase their flat. Solicitor discovered that the land on which the flats were built was not wholly owned by the vendor. The plaintiffs began proceedings for negligence against the solicitors who had conducted their conveyances. Defendants contested leases to be valued as at date of purchase, plaintiffs as at when defect came to light. "Held" that the loss was to be valued at the date of breach in 1986 at which time the leases were found to be valueless. Damages assessed at £3000 but held plaintiffs not entitled to such damages. On appeal and cross-appeal "held" that the Master ought to have awarded damages. Appeal dismissed. Cross-appeal allowed.