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Contractor is liable for fire damage

Language: English Series: Times ; 11 August 1994, 32(1)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: "National Trust v Haden Young Ltd" CA 26 July 1994. In dismissing an appeal by defendant (H) in the Uppark House fire case, the court ruled that under JCT contracts a contractor, rather the employer, was liable for fire damage caused by a subcontractor.

"National Trust v Haden Young Ltd" CA 26 July 1994. In dismissing an appeal by defendant (H) in the Uppark House fire case, the court ruled that under JCT contracts a contractor, rather the employer, was liable for fire damage caused by a subcontractor.