“…ral warranties in the construction industry generally, and for the ultimate owners/occupiers of new buildings in particular. The result in Murphy v BrentwoodDC [1991] 1 AC 398 meant that, in general terms, the ultimate owner/occupier of a defective building had no claim against the building contractor responsible, unless there was so…”
“…The judge also found “major” support for his conclusion in the House of Lords decision in Murphy v Brentwood District Council [1991] 1 AC 398 which held that local authorities owed no duty of care in relation to the passing of plans for a house with defective foundations. The judge considered that a …”
“…se. I agree, however, with the judge that powerful support for his conclusion is provided by the House of Lords decision in Murphy v Brentwood District Council [1991] 1 AC 398. In particular, I agree with the judge that that decision strongly suggests that a local authority inspector owes no duty under s.1(1) DPA 1972, and that no di…”