Preston v Torfaen BC & another
Language: English Series: Construction Industry Law Letter ; 1993 CILL 864-866(3)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: CA 15 July 1993. In dismissing an appeal by appellants P, it was held that pure economic loss was not recoverable in absence of exceptional circumstances and upheld the principle that an expert employed by local authority to advise it on the general conditions and requirements for adequate foundations of a dwelling house and upon whose advice it relied, did not owe a duty of care to the first purchaser from the local authority or owner occupier. "Murphy v Brentwood" considered.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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CA 15 July 1993. In dismissing an appeal by appellants P, it was held that pure economic loss was not recoverable in absence of exceptional circumstances and upheld the principle that an expert employed by local authority to advise it on the general conditions and requirements for adequate foundations of a dwelling house and upon whose advice it relied, did not owe a duty of care to the first purchaser from the local authority or owner occupier. "Murphy v Brentwood" considered.