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The meaning of ‘damage’ in pure financial loss cases: contract and tort collide

Journal of Professional Negligence

Edited by:
Colm McGrath and Isabel Barter
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Professional
Publication Date:
September 2024
Vol.28 No.4 1. Introduction – the issue 2. The definition of ‘damage’ including contingent liability – the general rule 3. The Sephton exception – ‘pure’ contingent liability does not count as damage 4. Subsequent authorities – Sephton isolated 5. Objective financial detriment – requirement for ‘damage’ or not? 6. Concurrent but not identical – problem of eliding contract and tort 7. Comparison with definition of damage in personal injury negligence cases 8. Taking stock 9. Conclusion ...

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