HURSTWOOD DEVELOPMENTS LTD v MOTOR & GENERAL AND ANDERSLEY & CO INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED AND ANOTHER

[2002] Lloyd's Rep PN 195

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lady Justice Hale, Lord Justice Keene and Dame Elizabeth Butler-Sloss

Building and construction - Contribution - Builder sued insurance brokers for failing to obtain insurance which covered cost of remedial works to foundations - Brokers issued Part 20 proceedings against subcontractor which advised on foundations - Brokers and subcontractor liable for same damage within Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 section 1(1).