Judges beat the retreat on damages
Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 356(5783) 16 August 1990, 7Publication details: 1990Subject(s): Summary: The decisions of Murphy v Brentwood DC and DoE v Thomas E. Bates and Sons Ltd , restrict the liability of the local authority or contractor for defective buildings. Recovery in negligence now relies on there being physical damage to persons or property. Anns v Merton LBC , Dutton v Bognor Regis UDC and all cases following them are overruled.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The decisions of Murphy v Brentwood DC and DoE v Thomas E. Bates and Sons Ltd , restrict the liability of the local authority or contractor for defective buildings. Recovery in negligence now relies on there being physical damage to persons or property. Anns v Merton LBC , Dutton v Bognor Regis UDC and all cases following them are overruled.