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Court of Appeal clarifies when a cause of action in tort accrues and provides guidance on defective premises and contribution claims and extended limitation periods under the BSA 2022

by Philip Apfel, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
An article considering the Court of Appeal's judgment in URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 772, in particular its conclusion as to when a cause of action in tort accrues and whether a developer can bring a claim under the Defective Premises Act 1972.

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Law stated as at 25-Jul-2023
Resource Type Articles
Jurisdictions
  • England
  • Wales
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