Structural survey
Language: English Series: EGCS ; 1991 88Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: In Watts and another v Morrow CA 30 July 1991, the damages awarded to the plaintiff were reduced following an appeal by defendant surveyor on the grounds that a contract by a surveyor to provide a structural survey is not a contract to provide peace of mind or freedom from distress. Therefore, damages are recoverable only for distress caused by physical consequences of the breach of contract. Summary available.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB2732-40 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 60671-1001 |
In Watts and another v Morrow CA 30 July 1991, the damages awarded to the plaintiff were reduced following an appeal by defendant surveyor on the grounds that a contract by a surveyor to provide a structural survey is not a contract to provide peace of mind or freedom from distress. Therefore, damages are recoverable only for distress caused by physical consequences of the breach of contract. Summary available.