Murphy v Brentwood District Council
Tort Law
Murphy v Brentwood District Council
In Murphy v Brentwood District Council (1991), the House of Lords reversed the previous decision in Anns v Merton, ruling that local authorities are not liable for pure economic loss arising from negligent inspection of building plans. This case reviewed negligence against public bodies.
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