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To err is human: Negligence and how to avoid it

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  • Hodgson, Mary

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This paper looks at the basic elements required to make out a claim in professional negligence against a surveyor, dealing with issues relating to duty of care, breach of duty, causation and loss. Defences, exclusions and limitations of liability are considered, as are the instances in which they are most likely to be successfully deployed. Case law is used to provide examples as well as guidance on ways to avoid negligence.

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  • Hodgson, Mary, 2015. "To err is human: Negligence and how to avoid it," Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 4(2), pages 144-149, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:jbsav0:y:2015:v:4:i:2:p:144-149
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    Keywords

    surveyor's negligence; professional negligence; duty of care; tort; professional liability; breach of duty; reasonably competent surveyor;
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    • R3 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location

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