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Holbeck Hall Hotel Ltd and another v Scarborough BC; Scarborough BC v Geotechnical Engineering (Northern) Ltd

Language: English Series: New Property Cases ; [1997] NPC 141Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: QBD 2 October 1997. A judge is bound by authority to make a private neighbour responsible for the effects of major geological or meteorological catastrophe despite the better instinct of the court. Attempts by a third party to plead frustration of a lease thwarted. A claim against a site investigation company fails on grounds of reliance. (Headnote from journal) NO PHOTOCOPYING ALLOWED.

QBD 2 October 1997. A judge is bound by authority to make a private neighbour responsible for the effects of major geological or meteorological catastrophe despite the better instinct of the court. Attempts by a third party to plead frustration of a lease thwarted. A claim against a site investigation company fails on grounds of reliance. (Headnote from journal) NO PHOTOCOPYING ALLOWED.