MJS Projects (March) Limited v RPS Consulting Services Limited

MJS Projects (March) Limited v RPS Consulting Services Limited

The claim failed because all damage identified by December 2017 was caused by construction errors, not by any negligence or breach in the Defendant’s design. The Defendant’s final design was adequate and complied with competent professional standards. No breach of duty or causation was established against the Defendant.

Parties
Claimant: MJS Projects (March) Limited; Defendant: RPS Consulting Services Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Defective Design, Breach of Contract, Concurrent Causes, Expert Evidence, Causation, Duty of Care
Construction Law Professional Negligence Contract Law Defective Design Breach of Contract Concurrent Causes Expert Evidence Causation +1 more

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Parties

MJS Projects (March) Limited

Claimant

RPS Consulting Services Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What was the damage to the container yard by December 2017?
  2. 2 Were there construction errors and did they cause or contribute to the damage?
  3. 3 Was the Defendant’s design negligent or in breach of contract?

Ratio Decidendi

The claim failed because all damage identified by December 2017 was caused by construction errors, not by any negligence or breach in the Defendant’s design. The Defendant’s final design was adequate and complied with competent professional standards. No breach of duty or causation was established against the Defendant.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed