ROYAL BROMPTON HOSPITAL NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE TRUST v HAMMOND AND ORS v TAYLOR WOODROW CONSTRUCTION (HOLDINGS) LTD [2002] UKHL 14

[2002] BLR 255

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Bingham of Cornhill, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, Lord Steyn, Lord Hope and Lord Rodger of Earlsferry

Contribution - Claim by Employer against Contractor for liquidated and ascertained damages and for return of sums paid in respect of loss and expense - Claim by Employer against Architect for damages for negligent advice in relation to issuance of Architect’s instructions and for negligent granting of extension of time - Architect’s Part 20 claim against Contractor for contribution - Whether Contractor liable “in respect of the same damage” - Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978, section 1(1).