Read the full judgment text of on BabelCite. was delivered on 18 October 1996.
1. In this action, the Plaintiff claims damages against the Defendant for breach of contract and negligence. The Defendant defends the action on two grounds: first, that the Plaintiff's claim is time-barred; secondly, that such loss as the Plaintiff sustained was not caused by the Defendant's breach of contract or negligence. In addition, there are third party proceedings in which the Defendant claims an indemnity from the Third Party in respect of the Plaintiff's claim if it is found to be liab