Removal or weakening of support accorded to land or buildings

A construction industry and civil engineering risk which will generally constitute a nuisance (Bower v. Peate (1876)) making the creator or person who authorised the nuisance liable for the damage without proof of negligence. See JCT 21.2.1 NONNEGLIGENT COVER; COLLAPSE INSURANCE.

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