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Roofing contractor's liability for factory fire
Practical Law UK Legal Update 3-524-4280 (Approx. 8 pages)
Roofing contractor's liability for factory fire
by PLC Construction
In Mueller Europe Ltd v Central Roofing (South Wales) Ltd [2013] EWHC 237 (TCC), Stuart-Smith J in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) held that a roofing contractor was liable for a fire at a factory. Among other things, the court considered the extent of the employer's contractual obligations, the doctrines of waiver and estoppel by convention, and contributory negligence.
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Published on 27-Feb-2013
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