Facts
- Murphy had to sell his house at a significant loss, as Brentwood District Council had failed to inspect the house’s foundations
- Murphy sought to recover the cost from Brentwood District Council
Issue
- Could Murphy recover for his economic loss?
Decision
- No recovery, pure economic loss
Reasoning
- No liability in the absence of physical injury
- Overruled Anns v Merton London Borough Council [1978]
Citation
[1991] 1 AC 398