Barrister Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk looks at the landmark Supreme Court ruling that confirms the general principle that the wrongdoer should pay, regardless of whether money has been paid, or remedial works carried out in kind, without a claim having been intimated. There is no “bright line” rule of law preventing recovery of losses where claims could not be brought due to a time bar.
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