Flood risk
Series: Solicitors' Journal ; 145(46) 7 December 2001, 1124(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Describes recent developments in law and policy relating to flooding in the aftermath of the widespread floods in the autumn of 2000. In particular examines two recent cases including " Bybrook Barn Centre Ltd v Kent CC" where claims for damages arising out of the flooding of a garden centre was dismissed. "Marcic v Thames Water" featured a property which was severely affected by flooding by the defendants sewer. Defendant held not to be liable under the Human Rights Act 1998. Also features guidance on PPG25.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64895 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 116110-1001 |
Describes recent developments in law and policy relating to flooding in the aftermath of the widespread floods in the autumn of 2000. In particular examines two recent cases including " Bybrook Barn Centre Ltd v Kent CC" where claims for damages arising out of the flooding of a garden centre was dismissed. "Marcic v Thames Water" featured a property which was severely affected by flooding by the defendants sewer. Defendant held not to be liable under the Human Rights Act 1998. Also features guidance on PPG25.