Scottish case points to new novation risk

Allan, M.

Scottish case points to new novation risk - 2001 - Construction News (6725) 19 July 2001, 22(1) .

Discusses a case that may affect projects in Scotland and have implications for the UK too. The Scottish case in question is "Blyth and Blyth v Carillion Construction Ltd" whereby it was held that only an employer's losses were recoverable by a contractor in respect of pre-novation breaches of contract by a consultant.


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