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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.

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.