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Fighting for one's clause

By: Series: Building ; (28) 14 July 2000, 65(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Examines "Bridgeway Construction Ltd v Tolent Construction Ltd" in which Tolent placed a groundwork subcontract with Bridgeway that was on Tolent's home-made terms. The subcontract agreement stated that if a subcontractor calls for a referee, regardless of who wins, the subcontractor has to pay Tolent's adjudication costs. Tolent contends this clause is to deter 'spurious claims'. The article questions the worth of the clause.

Examines "Bridgeway Construction Ltd v Tolent Construction Ltd" in which Tolent placed a groundwork subcontract with Bridgeway that was on Tolent's home-made terms. The subcontract agreement stated that if a subcontractor calls for a referee, regardless of who wins, the subcontractor has to pay Tolent's adjudication costs. Tolent contends this clause is to deter 'spurious claims'. The article questions the worth of the clause.