Warner v Hendrick [1985] JLR 366 (27 August 1986)
Employer who inspects and pays for completed construction work cannot recover damages for apparent defects, only for hidden defects.
- Citation
- [1985] JLR 366
- Parties
- Employer: Warner; Contractor: Hendrick
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 27 August 1986
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- claim for damages for apparent defects dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Defective Construction, Vices Apparents, Vices Caches, Inspection, Damages
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Parties
Warner
Employer
Hendrick
Contractor
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether employer can recover damages for apparent defects after inspecting and paying for completed work
Ratio Decidendi
Employer who inspects and pays for completed construction work cannot recover damages for apparent defects, only for hidden defects.
Court Disposition
claim for damages for apparent defects dismissed
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