Contract issues

Aviva Insurance Ltd v Hackney Empire Ltd

Issue 151 - January 2013

Did the bondsman remain liable under a bond, despite the fact that the employer paid the contractor additional sums which were not due under the contract?

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Guoyu Logistics Group Co Ltd and Anr v Emporiki Bank of Greece SA

Issue 150 - December 2012

Was the payment guarantee really a guarantee or was it an “on demand bond”? See also Issue 164.

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Wuhan Guoyu Logistics Group Co Ltd and Anr v Emporiki Bank of Greece SA

Issue 145 - July 2012

Was the payment guarantee a performance bond in disguise? Decision overturned on appeal. See Issue 149.

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Charles Shaker v Vistajet Group Holding SA

Issue 145 - July 2012

Can you have an agreement to negotiate in good faith?

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Compass Group UK and Ireland Ltd (trading as Medirest) v Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust

Issue 142 - April 2012

In a long-term contract, what did the duty to cooperate in good faith mean? Case overturned on appeal, see Issue 154.

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