...Deirdre Ní Fhloinn Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider decisions of the courts of three jurisdictions: Ireland; England and Wales; and Australia, in relation to recovery of economic loss in negligence for building defects and to identify the extent to which the legal environment...

... authorities in negligence. In Australia, the National Strategy imposes a resilience-based approach to disaster management and stresses that responsible land-use planning can reduce or prevent the impact of natural hazards upon communities. Design/methodology/approach This paper analyses how the principles...

... liability for a percentage of repair costs. Design/methodology/approach The history of liability of local authorities for negligence in respect of building approvals is assessed, through examination of the statute law and the common law principles. Findings The findings of liability of local...