Construction case law

Construction case law refers to all past court decisions which have relevance to construction. The legal system of England and Wales is a common-law system, which means that each legal question is decided by examining the judgements given in past cases where the question was raised.

When it comes to construction case law, the vast majority of cases have to do with contract law and involve disputes between builders and their clients. However, construction case law is also found in relation to tort law, when a building’s construction is a reason for a personal injury or financial loss. For example, a look at the case law would be able to answer a question such as: if a contractor builds a house to the exact specification of his client (a developer), even though they know it may be unsafe, who is responsible for damage caused by the building’s subsequent collapse?

Construction case law has far-reaching implications - and is actually not limited in its scope to just construction disputes. If you have current litigation or are involved in a dispute which involves construction, it is extremely likely that a case with very similar circumstances to yours has already been decided by the courts and reported in the law journals. This information provides solicitors with a great way to predict what the outcome of your case will be. It is important to remember, however, that no two cases are exactly the same, and the court may always decide to accept your opponent’s arguments

If you would like to obtain legal advice on construction case law, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local specialist solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.