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economic loss doctrine

Economic loss doctrine is a legal principle that precludes recovery by an injured party for purely economic damages if there is no privity of contract with the tortfeasor.

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economic loss doctrine

Economic loss doctrine is a legal principle that precludes recovery by an injured party for purely economic damages if there is no privity of contract with the tortfeasor.

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This argument has been used by design professionals to avoid liability for claims by contractors, tenants, and others who suffered economic loss as a result of design errors or omissions.