Negligence in Building Law

Negligence is a topic of major concern to architects and engineers, who may be sued for faulty design or poor supervision, and to surveyors, who amongst other things may be sued for negligent valuation. This work brings together the leading cases and provides commentary.

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Negligence is a topic of major concern to architects and engineers, who may be sued for faulty design or poor supervision, and to surveyors, who amongst other things may be sued for negligent valuation. Much of the law governing negligence derives from cases and there have been marked changes in the attitudes of the courts over the last few decades. This book brings together leading cases with commentary, and also includes key statutory provisions.