- October 28, 2013
Adjudication: a bag of tricks, or treats?
In Glendalough Associated SA v Harris Calnan Construction Co Ltd, Edwards-Stuart J considered three issues: The meaning and effect of “an exchange of written submissions” for the purposes of section 107(5) of the Construction Act 1996. The ingredients of construction contracts under section 107(2)(c) of the Construction Act 1996. When a court will “interfere” with the … Continue reading Adjudication: a bag of tricks, or treats? →
- October 15, 2013
Adjudication: a Pioneering decision…
The Wimbledon v Vago principles to be applied on an application for a stay of execution of an adjudicator’s decision are familiar to all. Indeed, most practitioners would consider there was nothing left to be worked out by the courts. However, in his decision in Pioneer Cladding Ltd v Graham Construction Ltd, Coulson J had … Continue reading Adjudication: a Pioneering decision… →
- February 22, 2013
So long, SAAMCo? The impact of John Grimes v Gubbins
Ever since the House of Lords handed down their now seminal judgment in SAAMCo, in almost any case involving allegations of professional negligence where it could be said that the damages claimed resulted from a fall in the market, defence lawyers up and down the land have pointed to SAAMCo and written a lengthy letter … Continue reading So long, SAAMCo? The impact of John Grimes v Gubbins →
