Latent Damage Act 1986
Language: English Series: House Builder ; 45 (10) October 1986, 32-34 (2)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: Briefly discusses the controversial decision Pirelli General Cable Works Ltd v Oscar Faber and Partners (See Abstract 30748) in which it was held that the limitation period starts running against the plaintiff from the date the damage occurs, even though he is unaware at that date that any damage has occured, which brought about the new latent damage legislation and goes on to review the provisions of the 1986 Act and its implications for the building industry.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS36923 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 1080-1001 |
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Briefly discusses the controversial decision Pirelli General Cable Works Ltd v Oscar Faber and Partners (See Abstract 30748) in which it was held that the limitation period starts running against the plaintiff from the date the damage occurs, even though he is unaware at that date that any damage has occured, which brought about the new latent damage legislation and goes on to review the provisions of the 1986 Act and its implications for the building industry.