Gareth Waite recently achieved a successful outcome in a high‑value consumer dispute concerning the purchase of a defective shepherd’s hut, securing damages in excess of £100,000 for his client following a fully contested trial. The Claimant had purchased the bespoke hut for residential use, but significant defects soon became apparent. The Defendants denied liability, arguing that they had not been afforded a proper opportunity to inspect or repair the structure and contending that any losses claimed were unreasonable.
Across a three‑day trial, Gareth advanced a clear and robust case on liability, causation and quantum, demonstrating that the defects were fundamental, that the Defendants’ repair argument was unsustainable on the evidence, and that the Claimant’s losses were both genuine and recoverable. The court found in favour of the Claimant, awarding damages exceeding £100,000 — a result that surpassed the Claimant’s own Part 36 offer.
This judgment underscores Gareth’s expertise in consumer and contractual disputes, particularly those involving complex factual issues and high‑value claims.
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