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By: Series: Building ; 266(8172) 9 March 2001, 55(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the implications for project managers of the complex case "J Jarvis & Sums Ltd v Castle Wharf Developments Ltd, Gleeds Management Services Ltd and Franklin Ellis Architects Ltd", which went to CA. This emphasises the need for the employer and his team to take considerable care during post-tender negotiations. For statements that are routinely made could prove to have crossed the line between fair negotiation and negligent mis-statement. The case highlights a whole new area of potential liability.

Discusses the implications for project managers of the complex case "J Jarvis & Sums Ltd v Castle Wharf Developments Ltd, Gleeds Management Services Ltd and Franklin Ellis Architects Ltd", which went to CA. This emphasises the need for the employer and his team to take considerable care during post-tender negotiations. For statements that are routinely made could prove to have crossed the line between fair negotiation and negligent mis-statement. The case highlights a whole new area of potential liability.