The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1998] AC 188
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
O'ROURKE
Respondent and
CAMDEN LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Appellant
1997 March 12,
13;
June 12
June 12
Lord Goff of Chieveley, Lord Mustill, Lord Nicholls of Birkenhead, Lord Steyn and Lord Hoffmann
Local Government
— Homeless persons
— Civil action-Applicant claiming to be homeless with priority need
— Housing authority's failure to provide accommodation pending inquiries
— Whether giving rise to private law action for damages
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Housing Act 1985 (c. 68), s. 63(1)