SCOTTISH & NEWCASTLE PLC v G D CONSTRUCTION (ST ALBANS) LIMITED
[2003] BLR 131
COURT OF APPEAL
Before Lord Justice Ward, Lord Justice Longmore and Mr Justice Aikens
JCT IFC 1984 - Clauses 6.1.2 and 6.3C.1 - Employer’s obligation to take out joint insurance against damage to existing structure caused by fire - Contractor’s liability and obligation to indemnify excluding loss or damage caused by fire - Fire caused by negligence of contractor or subcontractors - Whether contractor’s liability excluded - Implied term preventing claim by employer.