Anns v Merton London Borough Council
Tort Law
Anns v Merton London Borough Council
Anns v Merton London Borough Council (1978) determined that a local authority owed a duty of care to ensure building foundations met approved standards. It was ruled that failure to inspect foundations properly, leading to structural defects, could result in liability for negligence.
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