Harrison v Shepherd Homes Ltd [2011] EWHC 1811 (TCC)

Evidence: Pass the soap

Peter McHugh takes a view on hot-tubbing ‘Giving evidence in court can be a difficult task at the best of times. Some experts are better than others at delivering their evidence. In the hot tub some experts may feel at ease within that situation and some experts may struggle, especially when under pressure.’ The practice …

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Unfair Terms In Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Where are we now?

Heath Marshall provides an update of the extent to which the Regulations are relevant to land agreements ‘The Regulations relate to contracts between a seller or supplier, and a consumer for the supply of goods or services, and deal with contractual terms that are deemed to be “unfair” by virtue of the Regulations.’In my previous …

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Construction Focus: Beware the cracks

John Starr reviews a case highlighting the potential for liability both under contract and statute when problems surface in a development ‘The Shepherd Homes case came to trial in mid-2007 on the issues of liability, causation of damage and entitlement to contractual indemnity.’Residential developers have unavoidable contractual and statutory liabilities to homeowners. Not only will …

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