Section 11.3 Negligence

• Library: Construction Law 2016 Supp

1. (§11.3) Negligence

Generally, an architect is required to supply plans “prepared with a reasonable degree of technical skill.” Rowe v. Moss, 656 S.W.2d 318, 321 (Mo. App. S.D. 1983). The design professional has a duty to the client and must use that degree of ordinary and reasonable skill that another design professional would use in the same or similar circumstances. Id. Liability accrues if the professional fails to use the applicable standard of care under the circumstances and a foreseeable injury...