Crown House Engineering Ltd v AMEC Projects
Crown House Engineering Ltd v AMEC Projects
- 1989
- Construction Industry Law Letter (1989) CILL 536-537(2) .
CA 30 November 1989. Crown (C) carried out M & E works for AMEC (A); interim certificates were issued, but there was doubt as to whether a contract was ever concluded between C and A. C began proceedings against A for payment, pleaded initially in contract but later amended for a reasonable sum as quantum meruit . C started a second action against A for retention monies . In the main action C applied for an 0.29 interim payment; in the retention action C sought 0.14 summary judgement. They were successful in both applications. A appealed against both orders. Both of A`s appeals allowed.
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CA 30 November 1989. Crown (C) carried out M & E works for AMEC (A); interim certificates were issued, but there was doubt as to whether a contract was ever concluded between C and A. C began proceedings against A for payment, pleaded initially in contract but later amended for a reasonable sum as quantum meruit . C started a second action against A for retention monies . In the main action C applied for an 0.29 interim payment; in the retention action C sought 0.14 summary judgement. They were successful in both applications. A appealed against both orders. Both of A`s appeals allowed.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
CLAIMS