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Building Law Reports

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS plc v JAMES THOMSON & SONS (ENGINEERS) Ltd

(1997) 82 BLR 1

Court of Session Inner House

The Lord Justice Clerk (Lord Ross), Lord Morison and Lord Cowie

Negligence - Duty of care - JCT Standard Form of Building Contract 1980 - Clauses 20.2, 22C. 1, 22.3 - Sub-contractor’s negligence causing loss by fire - Whether loss by fire employer’s risk

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