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035			_a(Sirsi) u112618
100			_aLindsey, S
245			_aWatch employer's insurance to avoid personal liability minefield
260			_c2001
490			_aArchitects' Journal _v16(213) 26 April 2001, 48(1)
520			_aDiscusses the case of "Merrett v Babb", in which a surveyor, Babb, conducted a valuation report on behalf of his employer for a building society which related to a house for which Merrett wanted a mortgage. When Babb's employer became bankrupt and the firm's professional indemnity insurance was stopped, Babb was held personally liable to Merrett for incorrectly valuing the house. The case shows that whilst employers will usually be liable for their employees' actions, it is important for surveyors who often give important advice, to ensure they are covered personally by their employer's insurance and to consider personal insurance if this protection ends.
590			_aABS
650			_aMERRETT V BABB
650			_aSMITH V BUSH
650			_aMORTGAGE VALUATIONS
650			_aSURVEYORS
650			_aDUTY OF CARE
650			_aPROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE
650			_aPERSONAL LIABILITY
690			_aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
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