The Party Wall Casebook

The Party Wall Casebook by Paul Chynoweth, published by Wiley on July 16, 2003, is a comprehensive reference tool designed for professionals in the fields of surveying, architecture, engineering, and law. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The book offers an in-depth analysis of over 80 significant cases that illustrate the courts’ interpretations of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and related common law rules, making it a valuable resource for practitioners seeking clarity on this area of law.
Readers will find a thorough examination of key issues and decisions in each case, summarized for quick reference. The book includes an alphabetical digest of cases and an extensive subject index, facilitating easy navigation. It explains the legal basis for each decision in clear language, supplemented by illustrations and relevant statutory extracts. Additionally, an introductory chapter provides context for those needing a deeper understanding of party wall surveying, covering essential topics such as proper notice serving, protecting appointing owners’ interests, and managing compensation claims.
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The Party Wall Casebook, now available in paperback, is an essential reference tool for surveyors, architects, engineers and lawyers. It provides a comprehensive analysis of over 80 leading cases which define the courts’ approach to the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and the related common law rules.
For ease of reference, the book contains an alphabetical digest of cases with an extensive subject index. The facts, key issues and decision in each case are summarised to provide easy access for the busy practitioner.
The legal basis for each decision is also explained in clear, jargon-free language. The book is illustrated and extracts from relevant statutes appear throughout the text. An introductory chapter also places the cases in their broader legal context for those requiring a more detailed understanding of the law in this area.
The book provides a single source of reference on the case law required by all party wall surveyors. It gives readers practical, and legally up-to-date, guidance on the practice of party wall surveying, including:
- Making sure that notices are properly served under the Act
- Protecting the interests of appointing owners during negotiations
- Ensuring that awards are legally enforceable
- Dealing with compensation claims by adjoining owners
- Advising clients on appeals under the Act
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