Sueing a Council....waste of time ?
Discussion
Short story is:
My house is on one side of the lane and land I own is on the other side of the public road....sold as two distinct plots for agreed total price.
Previous owner, if not before, so pre 1970’s, had sceptic tank for the house installed in the land opposite.
I have been there 6 years and the supply pipe to the tank became blocked last year.
Contractor said that the road had moved/collapsed, cracking/crushing the clay pipe....you could and still can see where. Council visited pre works and naturally denied liability.
Contractor completed work – bill came to £2800 inc VAT, part of which was £550 plus VAT to council to close the road for a day !
What are the chances of a successful outcome ?
And any solicitors out there experienced in winning against councils ???
Thanks.
My house is on one side of the lane and land I own is on the other side of the public road....sold as two distinct plots for agreed total price.
Previous owner, if not before, so pre 1970’s, had sceptic tank for the house installed in the land opposite.
I have been there 6 years and the supply pipe to the tank became blocked last year.
Contractor said that the road had moved/collapsed, cracking/crushing the clay pipe....you could and still can see where. Council visited pre works and naturally denied liability.
Contractor completed work – bill came to £2800 inc VAT, part of which was £550 plus VAT to council to close the road for a day !
What are the chances of a successful outcome ?
And any solicitors out there experienced in winning against councils ???
Thanks.
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