Lea Valley Development Limited v Derbyshire [2017] 1353 (TCC) Claim for declaration; interpretation and application of section 7 (2) of the Act;…
Lea Valley Development Limited v Derbyshire [2017] 1353 (TCC)
Claim for declaration; interpretation and application of section 7 (2) of the Act; award partially ultra vires; common law damages; measure of damages to be calculated by reference to the diminution in value or cost of reinstatement.
Party walls; compensation; mitigation of loss; surveyor’s conduct. Although not a judgment on appeal, Coulson LJ’s reasoned refusal of permission to appeal…
Breuer v Leccacorvi(unreported, Central London County Court 11th February 2014 Summary The common law measure of damages, namely diminution in the value of property,…
Summary: An application to transfer a claim for breach of duty against a party wall surveyor was refused by the High Court….
Party walls; boundaries; estoppel; res judicata; implied boundary agreements Facts: This was the hearing of a preliminary issue as to whether it was…
Appeal against ex parte award made under section 10(6) and (7). First consideration of an ex parte award by the CA. The…
Party walls; validity of award; appointment of surveyors; oral agreement Summary: Building owners failed in their attempt to set aside an award…