Lloyd's Law Reports

Professor Robert Merkin KC; Dr Johanna Hjalmarsson

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MURPHY v. BRENTWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

[1990] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 467

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Mackay of Clashfern, L.C., Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Ackner, Lord Oliver of Aylmerton and Lord Jauncey of Tullichettle

Negligence - Breach of duty of care - Design for foundation of house approved by local authority on negligent advice of independent contractor - Design defective - Extensive damage caused to house - House sold in damaged condition - Whether occupier entitled to damages for diminution in value of house and other losses - Whether local authority liable in negligence.

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