Familiar word, different meaning
Fox, Owen
Familiar word, different meaning - 2006 - Contract Journal 433(6570) 12 April 2006, 34(1) .
Looks at the introduction of the concept of prevention in NEC3, and assesses the likely implications for employers. The term covers events which neither party can prevent and which were so unlikely to occur that an experienced contractor would not have allowed for them, and which prevent the contractor from completing the works. Also examines what is an unforeseeable event.
SCOTT LITHGOW LTD V SOS DEFENCE
Familiar word, different meaning - 2006 - Contract Journal 433(6570) 12 April 2006, 34(1) .
Looks at the introduction of the concept of prevention in NEC3, and assesses the likely implications for employers. The term covers events which neither party can prevent and which were so unlikely to occur that an experienced contractor would not have allowed for them, and which prevent the contractor from completing the works. Also examines what is an unforeseeable event.
SCOTT LITHGOW LTD V SOS DEFENCE