Developing the law of easements : the role of tort
Language: English Series: Conveyancer & Property Lawyer ; , January-February 1987, 47-52 (6)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: Evaluates the law of easements in relation to the law of tort by discussing a person`s duty of care to neighbouring property and neighbouring land with reference to Bradburn v Lindsay see Abstract 31469, in which the defendant, whose semi-datached house adjoined that of the plaintiffs, allowed her house to become derelict and dry rot spread from her house to that of the plaintiffs. The defendant`s house was demolished leaving the party wall weakened and exposed to the elements. The judge held the defendant liable on the grounds of nuisance and neglect .| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37507 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 5001-1001 |
Evaluates the law of easements in relation to the law of tort by discussing a person`s duty of care to neighbouring property and neighbouring land with reference to Bradburn v Lindsay see Abstract 31469, in which the defendant, whose semi-datached house adjoined that of the plaintiffs, allowed her house to become derelict and dry rot spread from her house to that of the plaintiffs. The defendant`s house was demolished leaving the party wall weakened and exposed to the elements. The judge held the defendant liable on the grounds of nuisance and neglect .