Ayerst v C. & K. (Construction) Ltd
| Jurisdiction | UK Non-devolved |
| Judge | Lord Diplock,Viscount Dilhorne,Lord Kilbrandon,Lord Edmund-Davies |
| Judgment Date | 21 May 1975 |
| Judgment citation (vLex) | [1975] UKHL J0521-1 |
| Court | House of Lords |
| Date | 21 May 1975 |
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