`And the walls came tumbling down`: Anns demolished
Language: English Series: Arbitration ; 57(2), 117-122(6)Subject(s): Summary: Updates an important aspect of common law on negligence . The case Anns v Merton LBC (1978) AC 728 placed a responsibility on local authorities , in their supervision of compliance with the Building Regulations , to avoid damage to buildings which cause danger to owners` health and safety . This principle, having been challenged in 1989, has now been overturned by a House of Lords` decision in the case Murphy v Brentwood D C (26 July 1990) where it has been held that there is no liability in tort for the cost of averting a danger, whether of not the damage poses a threat to safety or health.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS44488 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 47442-1001 |
Updates an important aspect of common law on negligence . The case Anns v Merton LBC (1978) AC 728 placed a responsibility on local authorities , in their supervision of compliance with the Building Regulations , to avoid damage to buildings which cause danger to owners` health and safety . This principle, having been challenged in 1989, has now been overturned by a House of Lords` decision in the case Murphy v Brentwood D C (26 July 1990) where it has been held that there is no liability in tort for the cost of averting a danger, whether of not the damage poses a threat to safety or health.