Dispatch - Contract issues - 2006 archive

Bell Scaffolding (Aust) Pty Ltd v Rekon Ltd and Another

Issue 78 - December 2006 (click to download pdf)

Did the agreement between the parties give rise to an enforceable obligation or was it merely an agreement to agree?

South Oxfordshire District Council v SITA UK Ltd

Issue 77 - November 2006 (click to download pdf)

To what extent can you roll up past or continuing breaches of contract when making allegations of repudiatory conduct?

Clerical Medical Investment Group Ltd v Crest Nicholson (Southwest) Ltd and Others

Issue 77 - November 2006 (click to download pdf)

What are the rules for the construction of contracts?

3DM (3DMA) Pte Limited v 3DM Worldwide Plc

Issue 77 - November 2006 (click to download pdf)

Is there a difference between indicating an agreement to the wording of a contract and agreeing to be bound by the contract itself once it is drawn up?

Shinedean Ltd v Alldown Demolition (London) Ltd (in liquidation) and Anr

Issue 74 - August 2006 (click to download pdf)

What constitutes a reasonable time to produce documents to Insurers?

TFW Printers Ltd v Interserve Project Services Ltd

Issue 73 - July 2006 (click to download pdf)

When does the obligation to insure building works against loss and damage end?

Skanska Rasleigh Weatherfoil v Somerfield Stores Ltd

Issue 73 - July 2006 (click to download pdf)

What problems might occur when the deadline for the expiry of a letter of intent is extended? See Issue 80 for Court of Appeal Decision.

Construction Partnership UK Ltd v Leek Developments Ltd

Issue 72 - June 2006 (click to download pdf)

Can you serve a contract notice by fax?

ERDC Group Ltd v Brunel University

Issue 71 - May 2006 (click to download pdf)

Can you value works carried out under a letter of intent on a quantum meruit basis?

Safeway Stores Ltd v Interserve Project Services Ltd

Issue 70 - April 2006 (click to download pdf)

Will a warranty always enable an employer to pursue a claim against the contractor if the developer becomes insolvent?

R+ V Versicherung AG v Risk Insurance and Reinsurance Solutions SA and Others

Issue 70 - April 2006 (click to download pdf)

Could management costs be recovered?

Scheldebouw BV v St James Homes (Grosvenor Dock) Ltd

Issue 69 - March 2006 (click to download pdf)

What are the certification functions and duties of a construction manager?