Recently I received a letter from a solicitor representing a member of the public who tripped on the kerb or a damaged piece of tarmac in the on-street parking space outside my house and caused himself some injury. He wants to sue me, and also the local council, for negligence because the surface wasn't as good as new.
The council built the public road and footpaths outside my house. It's in the middle of an old village, and there's no question about 'taking in charge'. It's my understanding that the maintenance of the road and footpath are the responsibility of the council. Does anyone know what law governs this? Is the responsibility of the local authority clear here?
I have never carried out any work on the road or footpath outside my property.
I could involve a solicitor, but would rather not spend money on what seems like a frivolous lawsuit.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
The council built the public road and footpaths outside my house. It's in the middle of an old village, and there's no question about 'taking in charge'. It's my understanding that the maintenance of the road and footpath are the responsibility of the council. Does anyone know what law governs this? Is the responsibility of the local authority clear here?
I have never carried out any work on the road or footpath outside my property.
I could involve a solicitor, but would rather not spend money on what seems like a frivolous lawsuit.
Any advice would be much appreciated.