Bowsher's helping hand
Series: Building ; 266(8184) 11 May 2001, 45(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Contests that Judge Bowsher's ruling in "Discain Project Services v Opecprime Development Ltd" has clarified issues for adjudicators rather than making matters more complex; adjudicators are entitled to do what is required to reach a decision within 28 days, but should ensure they do not appear to be biased. Provides an overview of the case which addressed the issue of telephone calls between the adjudicator and Discain. Bowsher's judgment cleared the adjudicator emphasising there was only perceived bias, not actual bias, and provided useful advice for the conduct of adjudicators in similar situations.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63977 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 112674-1001 |
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Contests that Judge Bowsher's ruling in "Discain Project Services v Opecprime Development Ltd" has clarified issues for adjudicators rather than making matters more complex; adjudicators are entitled to do what is required to reach a decision within 28 days, but should ensure they do not appear to be biased. Provides an overview of the case which addressed the issue of telephone calls between the adjudicator and Discain. Bowsher's judgment cleared the adjudicator emphasising there was only perceived bias, not actual bias, and provided useful advice for the conduct of adjudicators in similar situations.