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House owners cannot sue foundation experts

Language: English Series: Independent ; 24 September 1993, 31(1)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: "Preston and another v Torfaen BC and another" CA 15 July 1993. Held that soil engineers, commissioned by the council to advise on foundations of a site for a housing estate, did not owe a duty of care to subsequent buyers of houses on the estate.

"Preston and another v Torfaen BC and another" CA 15 July 1993. Held that soil engineers, commissioned by the council to advise on foundations of a site for a housing estate, did not owe a duty of care to subsequent buyers of houses on the estate.