Dutton v Bognor Regis UDC

Pure Economic Loss

Usually, courts would allow claims on consequential economic loss rather than pure economic loss.


- Mrs Dutton, the claimant suffered a financial loss because of the 'defect' in the foundations of the property due to the negligent inspections carried out by the inspector of Bognor Regis UDC.


- After appealing, Mrs Dutton won the case because: 
1) There was a threat of injury to health & safety


Q: If the defective property was merely of low quality, and not dangerous to health, would there be liablity?
No