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How final is final?

By: Series: Contract Journal ; 406(6300) 25 October 2000, 28(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Looks at final certificates in design-and-build contracts, with particular reference to the recent case of the "Barking & Dagenham LBC v Terrapin Construction Ltd". In this the CA examined the effect of a final certificate issued under a JCT 1981 With Contractor's Design form of contract. CA held that the Final Certificate would be conclusive in respect of all materials and standards of workmanship.

Looks at final certificates in design-and-build contracts, with particular reference to the recent case of the "Barking & Dagenham LBC v Terrapin Construction Ltd". In this the CA examined the effect of a final certificate issued under a JCT 1981 With Contractor's Design form of contract. CA held that the Final Certificate would be conclusive in respect of all materials and standards of workmanship.