No damages for breach of public law duty
Language: English Series: Independent ; 22 February 1994, 12(1)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: "R v Northavon DC, ex parte Palmer" QBD 15 February 1994. The duty of a housing authority to make enquiries on applications for accommodation in cases of homelessnes was a public law function and there was no cause of action in private law for individuals seeking damages.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | WB3008-54 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 76314-1001 |
"R v Northavon DC, ex parte Palmer" QBD 15 February 1994. The duty of a housing authority to make enquiries on applications for accommodation in cases of homelessnes was a public law function and there was no cause of action in private law for individuals seeking damages.