Spearin doctrine
The Spearin doctrine is the legal principle that when a contractor follows the plans and specifications furnished by the owner, the contractor is not liable to the owner for any loss or damage resulting from the defective plans and specifications.
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Courts in virtually all states have adopted this rule. The name is derived from the case that established this legal principle, United States v. Spearin, 248 U.S. 132 (1918).
