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By: Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 378(6019) 6 April 1995, 15(1)Publication details: 1995Subject(s): Summary: Considers "Sheffield v Conrad" (1987) and the defence for non-payment. After the employer had terminated the contract a defect was found, which was caused by the premature removal of props at the time of the termination. It was held that the employer could not use this retrospective knowledge of the builder`s action to justify termination.

Considers "Sheffield v Conrad" (1987) and the defence for non-payment. After the employer had terminated the contract a defect was found, which was caused by the premature removal of props at the time of the termination. It was held that the employer could not use this retrospective knowledge of the builder`s action to justify termination.