Steps for putting defects to rights
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6614) 6 May 1999, 28(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: Considers whether employers have the right to recover damages for defective work. Defects are a common problem on construction projects, and are usually remedied at the expense of the contractor. The question which arises is whether these provisions take the place of the employer's right to damages. Discusses with reference to William Tonkinson & Sons Ltd v the Parochial Church Council of St Michael and others (1990), and Pearce & High Ltd v Baxter (1999).| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS60609 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 93670-1001 |
Considers whether employers have the right to recover damages for defective work. Defects are a common problem on construction projects, and are usually remedied at the expense of the contractor. The question which arises is whether these provisions take the place of the employer's right to damages. Discusses with reference to William Tonkinson & Sons Ltd v the Parochial Church Council of St Michael and others (1990), and Pearce & High Ltd v Baxter (1999).