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035			_a(Sirsi) u47442
041			_aeng
100			_aRutherford, M.
245			_a`And the walls came tumbling down`: Anns demolished
350			_a0
490			_aArbitration _v57(2), 117-122(6)
520			_aUpdates an important aspect of common law on negligence . The case Anns v Merton LBC (1978) AC 728 placed a responsibility on local authorities , in their supervision of compliance with the Building Regulations , to avoid damage to buildings which cause danger to owners` health and safety . This principle, having been challenged in 1989, has now been overturned by a House of Lords` decision in the case Murphy v Brentwood D C (26 July 1990) where it has been held that there is no liability in tort for the cost of averting a danger, whether of not the damage poses a threat to safety or health.
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT
942			_n0
948			_c04/03/1997
999			_c29922 _d29922