Sampla & Ors v Rushmoor Borough Council & Anor
Citation: EWHC 2616 (TCC); [2008] All E.R. (D) 335 (Oct)
Nature of case:
Rushmoor had engaged Crowley, a contractor, to complete works which resulted in the collapse of Sampla’s house. Sampla had brought a claim against Rushmoor and Crowley, which Crowley had settled. Crowley then claimed against Rushmoor for a contribution to that settlement. In the course of that claim, Crowley made a part 36 offer, which Rushmoor rejected. At a late stage in the trial of Crowley’s claim, Rushmoor made the present application for permission to accept Crowley’s part 36 offer.