Summary: An application to transfer a claim for breach of duty against a party wall surveyor was refused by the High Court. Facts: Mr Chliaifchtein had commenced proceedings in the County Court against Mr Jessop, alleging breach of duty and Read More
Party walls; enforcement of awards; Magistrates; Construction of award; whether award conclusive under section 10(16) Summary: An attempt to enforce payment of section 7(2) compensation provided for in an award failed on appeal, when the court held that the award Read More
For those who were unable to attend the live webinar that Nick Isaac QC of Tanfield Chambers gave on 18th July 2019, you can now view the video – here – in the webinar Nick answered questions, both submitted in Read More
For those who were unable to attend the live podcast that Nick Isaac QC and Stuart Frame of Tanfield Chambers gave on 27th March 2019, you can now listen to this – here
Party walls; compensation; mitigation of loss; surveyor’s conduct. Although not a judgment on appeal, Coulson LJ’s reasoned refusal of permission to appeal HHJ Bailey’s judgment on the original party wall appeal is nonetheless strongly supportive of the basis and reasoning Read More