To err is human: Negligence and how to avoid it

Hodgson, Mary

Practice paper

To err is human: Negligence and how to avoid it

Mary Hodgson

Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, 4 (2), 144-149 (2015)

https://doi.org/10.69554/SKPJ6664

Abstract

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.

Keywords: surveyor's negligence; professional negligence; duty of care; tort; professional liability; breach of duty; reasonably competent surveyor

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Citation

Hodgson, Mary (2015, October 1). To err is human: Negligence and how to avoid it. In the Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Volume 4, Issue 2. https://doi.org/10.69554/SKPJ6664.