Lords overturn 1977 precedent
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6175) 9 August 1990, 14(1)Publication details: 1990Subject(s): Summary: Discusses why the House of Lords departed from the decision of Anns v Merton LBC 1978 AC 728 in their judgement of Murphy v Brentwood DC HL 26 July 1990. The council was found not liable for the cost of remedial work required to correct defects caused by a defective concrete raft , which, although approved by the council on the advice of consulting engineers, was incorrectly designed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Discusses why the House of Lords departed from the decision of Anns v Merton LBC 1978 AC 728 in their judgement of Murphy v Brentwood DC HL 26 July 1990. The council was found not liable for the cost of remedial work required to correct defects caused by a defective concrete raft , which, although approved by the council on the advice of consulting engineers, was incorrectly designed.