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The local council approved building plans for maisonettes with foundations shown as 3 feet deep but they were actually built at only 2 feet 6 inches. In 1970, structural issues arose due to inadequate foundations. Lessees sued the council for negligence in approving shallow foundations and failing to inspect. The lower court ruled the claim was time-barred but the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal. The House of Lords found that the council owed a duty of care to properly inspect foundations and ensure comp

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