KING v. VICTOR PARSONS & CO. AND THOMPSON

[1973] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 189

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Denning, M.R., Lord Justice Megaw and Mr. Justice Brabin

Limitation of action - Plea of "concealed fraud" - Whether action statute-barred - Limitation Act, 1939, sect. 2 (1), 26. Contract - Sale of land - Warranty - Purchase of bungalow - Bungalow built on old chalk pit - Subsidence of building - Whether implied warranty as to fitness given by vendor - Whether action statute-barred - Plea of "concealed fraud" on part of vendor - Measure of damages - Limitation Act, 1939, sects. 2 (1), 26. Damages - Measure - Remoteness.