The trial judges who find that the

This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

The trial judges who find that the perforations and chases made in a wall, as well as the installation of an ineffective shoring system, were the real cause of the collapse of a wall which injured a worker, and that the employer, who had given the team leader whom he had delegated to supervise the workers no instructions as to the precautions to be taken before making a further chase, nor had he made any remark when he came to the site after it had been made, may deduce from these findings that the team leader's error and the employer's failure constituted faults of exceptional gravity.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Points to remember

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeal
• Keep all your supporting documents (deeds, instruments, letters)
• Anticipate: preventive advice always costs less than litigation.

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