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Damages for building works

Language: English Series: Times ; 24 July 1998, 3(1)Publication details: 1998Subject(s): Summary: Damages have been awarded by the Court of Appeal, overturning an LT decision (Abs56572) , to a couple who claimed that the widening of a road outside their house created a `rat run` for speeding drivers. They claimed for damage done by vibrations, dust from the roadworks and for noise interfering with `peaceful enjoyment` of their home.

Damages have been awarded by the Court of Appeal, overturning an LT decision (Abs56572) , to a couple who claimed that the widening of a road outside their house created a `rat run` for speeding drivers. They claimed for damage done by vibrations, dust from the roadworks and for noise interfering with `peaceful enjoyment` of their home.