FARLEY v SKINNER

[2000] Lloyd's Rep PN 516

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Stuart-Smith, Lord Justice Mummery and Lord Justice Clarke

Surveyors - Claim by purchaser - Surveyor instructed to inspect and report on property - Purchaser instructing surveyor to advise on whether property affected by aircraft noise - Surveyor advising property unlikely to be so affected - Purchaser purchasing property and discovering property badly affected by aircraft noise - Whether claimant entitled to damages for distress and inconvenience.