Case III: Bridge Collapse

Mark Lunney

Case III: Bridge Collapse

Mark Lunney

School of Law

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A, a pedestrian using a public right of way, is injured by the collapse of a bridge constructed by X Ltd on land belonging to Y, who commissioned the construction, on the basis of a plan drawn up by architect Z, whom Y also commissioned directly. It transpires that Z's plan was defective and caused the collapse. Y incurs the cost of instructing a different architect to redesign the bridge. Under the terms of its initial engagement, X Ltd is obliged to construct the new bridge for no additional remuneration.

Original language	English
Pages	43-70
Publication status	Published - 2013
Event	WTLS Conference 2013: Inaugural Meeting and 1st Academic Conference of the World Tort Law Society - Harbin, China Duration: 14 Sept 2013 → 15 Sept 2013

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Conference	WTLS Conference 2013: Inaugural Meeting and 1st Academic Conference of the World Tort Law Society
City	Harbin, China
Period	14/09/13 → 15/09/13

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Tort Law

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