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001 WB3828-17
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035 _a(Sirsi) u119115
245 _aReasonable avoidance
260 _c2002
490 _aEstates Gazette
_v(0230) 27 July 2002, 130(1)
520 _aSurveyors and valuers sometimes use exemption clauses or disclaimers in order to protect themselves against the possibility of litigation. As a rule, surveyors and valuers have not used such tatics against clients, but a recent Scottish case shows that a valuer may lawfully disclaim responsibility and avoid claims from non-clients. The case of "Bank of Scotland v Fuller Peiser" (2002) highlights that the defenders' (FP) disclaimer was effective to cancel any duty of care it might otherwise have owed to the claimant bank for an allegedly negligent survey report and/or valuation certificate.
590 _aWB
650 _aPROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
650 _aSURVEYORS
650 _aVALUERS
650 _aSurvey reports
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650 _aVALUATION CERTIFICATES
650 _aDUTY OF CARE
650 _aLIABILITY
650 _aDISCLAIMERS
650 _aEXCLUSION CLAUSES
650 _aUNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS ACT 1977 S16
650 _aREASONABLENESS
690 _aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
942 _n0
999 _c70851
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