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Series: Building ; 264(8105) 24 September 1999, 58(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: Briefly reviews three recent cases looking at the impact of the new Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) on subcontract litigation. In Stevens v Gullis and another an expert witness was criticised for being too adversarial; in Burrells Wharf Freeholds Ltd v Galliard Homes Ltd an unwillingness to share information was criticised; and in Mars UK Ltd v Teknowledge Ltd a claim with limited prospects of success substantially reduced the award. Argues that the reforms are enabling the courts to deal with cases justly.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS61175 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 101765-1001 |
Briefly reviews three recent cases looking at the impact of the new Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) on subcontract litigation. In Stevens v Gullis and another an expert witness was criticised for being too adversarial; in Burrells Wharf Freeholds Ltd v Galliard Homes Ltd an unwillingness to share information was criticised; and in Mars UK Ltd v Teknowledge Ltd a claim with limited prospects of success substantially reduced the award. Argues that the reforms are enabling the courts to deal with cases justly.