Following the repeal of the in writing or evidenced in writing rule in section 107 of the Construction Act 1996, the scope of the disputes referred to adjudication is changing. Adjudicators are now being faced with disputes where the parties:
- Have a written contract, but disagree over whether a particular term was subsequently agreed orally (like a variation).
- Disagree over whether they have a binding contract at all.
One of the issues is whether adjudicators are up to this challenge. Continue reading
