As a result of the negligence of their builders, the plaintiffs were rendered homeless persons living in single room council accommodation for a long period. The builder appealed an award of andpound;6,000.
Held: The award should be reduced to andpound;4,000 for general damages for physical inconvenience and discomfort caused by the defendants’ negligence and for mental suffering directly related to it.
Citations:
[1995] 47 EG 150
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Watts and Co v Morrow CA 30-Jul-1991
The plaintiff had bought a house on the faith of the defendant’s report that there were only limited defects requiring repair. In fact the defects were much more extensive. The defendant surveyor appealed against an award of damages after his . .
Cited by:
Distinguished – Boynton and Another v Willers CA 3-Jul-2003
The appellants challenged a finding that they were liable for their builders’ bill.
Held: Work which had been rejected had not in fact been charged for. The defendant’s appeal on that point failed. The measure of damages for distress and . .
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Damages, Construction
Updated: 12 December 2022; Ref: scu.184246