Architect Contractor - CC 19 June 1973

This decision sheds important light on your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

WHEREAS THESE LATTER COMPLAIN THAT THE COURT OF APPEAL DECLARED THEM PARTIALLY LIABLE FOR THE DEFECTS CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS TO... PLANS, WHEREAS, ACCORDING TO THE GROUND OF APPEAL, ANY MODIFICATION MADE TO A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT HAD NOT INTERFERED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION, THE COURT OF APPEAL WAS ENTITLED TO CONSIDER THAT ITS LIABILITY COULD NOT

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points

• Strictly comply with legal time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (deeds, instruments, correspondence)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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