SCOTTISH AND NEWCASTLE PLC v GD CONSTRUCTION (ST ALBANS) LTD [2003] EWCA Civ 16

[2003] Lloyd's Rep IR 809

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Ward, Lord Justice Longmore and Mr Justice Aikens

Insurance (construction) - Existing structure damaged by fire - Employer suffering business interruption losses - Claim against contractors for damage to existing structure and for business interruption losses - Intermediate Form of Building Contracts 1984 (IFC 1984) - Contractor obliged to indemnify employer for property and other damage caused by negligence - Works excluded from definition of property - Employer required to take out joint names insurance for existing structures against loss by fire - Whether contractor liable for damages for breach of contract.