Written to cover all building related disputes including those concerned with design, construction, performance, survey, fire and flood damage, this book is divided into four sections - Liability, Damages, Insurance and Procedure.
Contents:
Part I CONTRACT. Formation of a contract. Terms of a contract. Void, voidable and illegal contracts. Defence and remedies. Part II TORT. Duty of care in tort. Accrual of cause of action. Trespass. Nuisance. Statutory duty. Part III PROCEDURE. Originating proceedings. Proceedings in court. Costs and appeals. Arbitration. Part IV REMEDIES. Damages. Remedies other than damages. Part V INSURANCE. The extent of the duty to indemnify. Construction of policy terms. Non-disclosure and breach of warranty. Subrogation. Contribution between insurers. Third parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 1930.