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  • Textbook
  • © 1994

Construction Law

Authors:

  1. Michael F. James

    1. University of Surrey, UK

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Part of the book series: Building and Surveying Series (BASS)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxx
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  2. The Common Law

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Builders’ Liability in Contract

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      Pages 3-31

    3. Builders’ Liability in Negligence

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      Pages 32-51

    4. The Defective Premises Act and the NHBC Scheme

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      Pages 52-62

    5. The Building Regulations

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      Pages 63-74

    6. Liability of Subcontractors

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      Pages 75-87

    7. Liability of Architects and Engineers

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      Pages 88-111

    8. Liability of Surveyors

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      Pages 112-136

    9. Collateral Warranties and Alternative Solutions

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      Pages 137-151

    10. Limitation

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      Pages 152-165

  3. European Law

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 167-167
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    2. Introduction to the European Community

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      Pages 169-172

    3. Construction Products Liability

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      Pages 173-191

    4. Construction Services Liability

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      Pages 192-204

  4. Reform

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 205-205
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    2. Reform of Construction Law

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      Pages 207-219

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 221-237
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About this book

Examines the principles which govern civil liability for the construction of defective buildings. The book deals with the key questions of who can be sued if a building is defectively constructed; who can sue if a building is defectively constructed; and what damages are recoverable. Special emphasis is placed on the consumer aspect of liability for defective buildings, the relationship between contract and tort, and the increasing importance of European legislation.
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  • University of Surrey, UK

    Michael F. James

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