Principle does not apply
Language: English Series: Times ; 22 October 1991, 32(1)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: In "GA Estates Ltd v Caviapen Trustees Ltd" Court of Sessions 30 August 1991 it was held that where a contract for development of land, freely negotiated between commercial parties, contained a warranty of the fitness of the land for development, the principle of construction "contra proferentum" did not apply to the warranty.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | WB2741-20 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 20680-1001 |
In "GA Estates Ltd v Caviapen Trustees Ltd" Court of Sessions 30 August 1991 it was held that where a contract for development of land, freely negotiated between commercial parties, contained a warranty of the fitness of the land for development, the principle of construction "contra proferentum" did not apply to the warranty.