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Negligence and time-limits

Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (9322( 5 June 1993, 108(1)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the decision "Felton v Gaskill Osbourne & Co" (1992), in which the plaintiff successfully claimed for damages for a negligent survey after dropping claims for certain items, which had been noticed and rectified at an earlier date, in anticipation of the defendant`s argument that action over these items was statute barred by limitation. Citing Limitation Act 1980 s14A, the remainder of the plaintiff`s claim was upheld. Appears to contradict "Horbury v Craig Hall & Rutley" (1992).

Discusses the decision "Felton v Gaskill Osbourne & Co" (1992), in which the plaintiff successfully claimed for damages for a negligent survey after dropping claims for certain items, which had been noticed and rectified at an earlier date, in anticipation of the defendant`s argument that action over these items was statute barred by limitation. Citing Limitation Act 1980 s14A, the remainder of the plaintiff`s claim was upheld. Appears to contradict "Horbury v Craig Hall & Rutley" (1992).