PUBLICATIONS

In Easton Agriculture & Anor v Manawatu Wanganui Regional Council (CIV-2008-454-31, 7 September 2011, Palmerston North High Court), we succeeded in defending a claim against the council for $2,540,387 arising from the 2004 Manawatu floods. 

 

“Price is what you pay - value is what you get” is a quote from legendary American investment entrepreneur Warren Buffett. Although he was not referring to leaky buildings when he said it, these words have relevance when decision makers come to decide what type of damages to award home owners. 

 

 

In some weathertightness claims, the council is often sued for failing to carry out its final inspection of building works properly.  It is argued that the council should have seen various defects and done something about it.