No damage, no damages in tort
Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 347(5704) 9 February 1989, 7(1)Publication details: 1989Subject(s): Summary: Discusses latent defects in buildings and the builder`s liability in tort to the occupier. Highlights recent caselaw where attempts to recover economic loss arising from negligence in the construction of a building have failed. Concludes that unless there is imminent danger to people or the building has caused actual damage to other property, the builder cannot be held liable in negligence.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS40322 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 23069-1001 |
Discusses latent defects in buildings and the builder`s liability in tort to the occupier. Highlights recent caselaw where attempts to recover economic loss arising from negligence in the construction of a building have failed. Concludes that unless there is imminent danger to people or the building has caused actual damage to other property, the builder cannot be held liable in negligence.