SUTCLIFFE v. THACKRAH AND OTHERS

[1974] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 318

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Reid, Lord Morris of Borth-y-Gest, Lord Hodson, Viscount Dilhorne and Lord Salmon

Contract - Building contract - Breach - Architect employed by building owner - Issue of interim certificate under R.I.B.A. contract - Sum due to building contractor negligently over-certified - Whether architect acted as arbitrator only - Immunity of architect - R.I.B.A. Contract (1963 ed.). Architect - R.I.B.A. form - Interim certificate - Incorrect sums certified - Liability of architect.