HT-2025-000282 - [2025] EWHC 850 (TCC)

- were barely developed during the hearing

- were not put to the Claimant’s relevant witnesses.

I do not consider that any of the alleged allegations of contributory negligence carry any weight or conviction. I do not think it is just or reasonable to criticise the Claimant for relying on the advice of their professional team and the work of very experienced contractors if contrary to my findings the Defendant themselves acted in breach of duty as alleged in the RAPOC or at all.