---
title: "Engineering Malpractice"
url: "https://legal.ge/en/service/real-estate-law-en/engineering-malpractice-en"
field: "Real Estate Law"
description: "Engineering malpractice: fault, professional standard, compensation limits and buildings. Legal.ge."
reviewed: "2026-07-09"
updated: "2026-10-14"
publisher: "legal.ge"
---

# Engineering Malpractice

> Source: legal.ge, https://legal.ge/en/service/real-estate-law-en/engineering-malpractice-en

## Engineering Malpractice: Where Liability Begins

An engineer’s mistake often becomes visible only with time — a computational error, a wrong decision or an incomplete investigation manifests later. Legally such cases fall within the general framework of fault: a person who causes damage to another by an unlawful intentional or negligent act is obliged to compensate that damage. Engineering malpractice is the classic case of negligent conduct, and the resolution of the dispute depends on assessing the professional standard.

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### What is the basis?

The general rule of fault — an unlawful intentional or negligent act; assessment by the professional standard.

### What is a quality result?

One corresponding to the agreed conditions; in their absence — fit for ordinary use.

### Which damage is compensated?

Only the foreseeable and direct consequence.

### Who answers for a collapse?

The owner, excluding improper maintenance or defect.

### What differs in gratuitous service?

Only intent or gross negligence.