ECLI:NL:OGHACMB:2024:148
ECLI:NL:OGHACMB:2024:148
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Court allows appeal and refers case to parties for settlement or expert assessment of damage.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Court of Appeal granted the appellant's request for cost-free proceedings and suspended the final judgment. The court found that the defendant failed to exercise due diligence by leaving prefabricated wall panels outside during a lunch break, exposing them to wind damage. Consequently, the court ordered the parties to submit written submissions on whether to continue the litigation, refer the matter to an expert for damage assessment, or attempt a settlement.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArticles 1:100 BW (tort liability) and 6:162 BW (duty of care); The court held that a broker must take reasonable precautions to protect goods from foreseeable weather conditions, and failure to do so constitutes liability for resulting damage.
Keywords
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tort liability
duty of care
due diligence
damage assessment
settlement procedure
wind damage
broker liability
Cited Legislation
AI generatedArticle 1:100 BW
Article 6:162 BW
art. 6:170 BW
art. 7:400 BW