Some aspects of building subsidence: Dutton v Bognor Regis and after
Language: English Series: Chartered Insurance Institute Journal ; 12(2) April 1988, 94-98(5)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: Discusses problems caused by subsidence in buildings and the legal cases which have resulted. Begins with "Dutton v Bognor Regis DC", which was the first time the courts gave judgement for the plaintiff, who alleged negligence on the part of the local authority, and looks at important cases which have arisen since in particular "Pirelli", "Anns" and "Peabody" which led to the Law Reform Committee making recommendations on latent damage.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS39155 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 14720-1001 |
Discusses problems caused by subsidence in buildings and the legal cases which have resulted. Begins with "Dutton v Bognor Regis DC", which was the first time the courts gave judgement for the plaintiff, who alleged negligence on the part of the local authority, and looks at important cases which have arisen since in particular "Pirelli", "Anns" and "Peabody" which led to the Law Reform Committee making recommendations on latent damage.