Disclaiming liability for negligent property surveys
Language: English Series: Scots Law Times ; 1986 31 October 1986, 293-298 (6)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: In the light of the recent decision in Scots law, Martin v Bell-Ingram , which was concerned the issue of the duty owed to a prospective house purchaser by a surveyor instructed by a building society , the author makes a critical examination of statute and caselaw and concludes that it may still be easier to avoid liability in Scotland than in England by the well-timed use of a non-contractual disclaimer .| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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In the light of the recent decision in Scots law, Martin v Bell-Ingram , which was concerned the issue of the duty owed to a prospective house purchaser by a surveyor instructed by a building society , the author makes a critical examination of statute and caselaw and concludes that it may still be easier to avoid liability in Scotland than in England by the well-timed use of a non-contractual disclaimer .