What are best endeavours?

Bailey, J.

What are best endeavours? - 2004 - International Construction Law Review 21(1) January 2004, 57-66(10) .

Considers the purpose of best endeavour clauses in contracts. It suggests that their purpose is not to impose an obligation to achieve a particular objective but requires the parties involved to do their best towards achieving it. Examines the use of such clauses in the construction and planning context and provides a useful summary on their use and meaning. Refers extensively to case law.


BEST ENDEAVOUR
LAW OF CONTRACT
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
PLANNING LAW
OBLIGATIONS
SHEFFIELD DISTRICT RAILWAYS V GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY COMPANY
TERRELL V MABIE TODD AND CO
RACKHAM V PEEK FOODS LTD
DAMAGES