Damages
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; [1998] EGCS 160 (21/11/98)Publication details: 1998Subject(s): Summary: "Patel and another v Hooper & Jackson" CA 10 November 1998. P wanted to buy a house and obtained a "Home Buyers Report and Valuation" for their mortgage application. Contracts were exchanged but when P came to move into the house it was unihabitable and he claimed the survey was negligent. Judge awarded P damages equivalent to the diminution of value plus stamp suty, general damages for discomfort and damages for mortgage interest payments, endowment policy premiums and insurance premiums. H appealed, claiming they were only liable for diminution of value plus stamp duty. Appeal allowed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | WB3445-44 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 89923-1001 |
"Patel and another v Hooper & Jackson" CA 10 November 1998. P wanted to buy a house and obtained a "Home Buyers Report and Valuation" for their mortgage application. Contracts were exchanged but when P came to move into the house it was unihabitable and he claimed the survey was negligent. Judge awarded P damages equivalent to the diminution of value plus stamp suty, general damages for discomfort and damages for mortgage interest payments, endowment policy premiums and insurance premiums. H appealed, claiming they were only liable for diminution of value plus stamp duty. Appeal allowed.