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035 _a(Sirsi) u12344
041 _aeng
245 _aHiggins and another v Hatch and Fielding
260 _c1996
350 _a0
490 _aEstates Gazette
_v[1996] 10 EG 162-166(5)
520 _aCA 9 June 1995. In 1983, plaintiffs (H) purchased a house on the basis of defendants` (F) valuation and survey report noting slight general settlement of old standing valuing the property for £21,000. In 1990, serious signs of subsidence were discovered. H commissioned experts` reports from structural engineers. H commissioned the present action relying on Limitation Act 1990 s14A. CC dismissed claim on the grounds that H was aware of the material facts in 1990. On appeal, the claim for extension of limitation under s14A was dismissed upholding CC decision.
650 _aLIMITATION ACT 1980 S14A
650 _aLIMITATION PERIOD
650 _aNEGLIGENCE
650 _aSUBSIDENCE
650 _aVALUATION REPORT
650 _aVALUERS
690 _aPROFESSIONAL PRACTICE-CASE LAW
942 _n0
948 _c04/03/1997
999 _c7893
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