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MURPHY v BRENTWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

(1990) 50 BLR 1

House of Lords

Lord MacKay of Clashfern LC, Lord Keith of Kinkel, Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Brandon of Oakbrook, Lord Ackner, Lord Oliver of Aylmerton, Lord Jauncey of Tullichettle

Negligence - Local Authority - Duty to pass plans - Whether duty of care owed to occupier for diminution in value caused by defective design - Liability of Authority for negligence - Departure from previous decision.

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