McAuley v Bristol CC
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; 1991 46 EG 155Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: ChD 25 June 1991. Appeal by landlord (B) against a cc decision awarding damages to tenant M for personal injuries due to B`s breach of duty under Defective Premises Act 1972 s4. Accident caused by loose step in garden. Considered whether B had an implied right to carry out repairs to garden steps so as to bring into operation the deemed obligation in s4(4) for maintenance and repair. "Mint v Good" principles applied. Held that B had been in breach of duty of care. Appeal dismissed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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ChD 25 June 1991. Appeal by landlord (B) against a cc decision awarding damages to tenant M for personal injuries due to B`s breach of duty under Defective Premises Act 1972 s4. Accident caused by loose step in garden. Considered whether B had an implied right to carry out repairs to garden steps so as to bring into operation the deemed obligation in s4(4) for maintenance and repair. "Mint v Good" principles applied. Held that B had been in breach of duty of care. Appeal dismissed.