Defective premises
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette Case Summaries ; (1991) EGCS 125(1) (7/12/91)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: In "Targett v Torfaen BC" (CA 21 November 1991), the council claimed no liability for injury sustained by a tenant because of a lack of handrail and illumination for steps to his dwelling-house. The lower court had found the council liable but damages were reduced for contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff. Appeal by council dismissed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2748-33 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 60457-1001 |
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In "Targett v Torfaen BC" (CA 21 November 1991), the council claimed no liability for injury sustained by a tenant because of a lack of handrail and illumination for steps to his dwelling-house. The lower court had found the council liable but damages were reduced for contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff. Appeal by council dismissed.