McGlinn v Waltham Contractors Ltd (No 3)

Subject Matter

BUILDING — Architect — Duty to inspect — Claimant engaging architects in construction of house — Architects inspecting works once a month at time of site meetings — Whether inspection adequate — Whether architects in breach of duty to inspect

[2008] Bus LR 233

BUILDING — Contract — Damages — Claimant engaging architects and engineers in construction of house — Architects and engineers found to be partially liable for numerous defects — Measure of damages for reinstatement — Whether damages to be assessed by reference to cost of demolition and rebuilding or cost of repair

[2008] Bus LR 233