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Are withholding notices necessary in payment disputes?

By: Series: Contract Journal ; 409(6335) 11 July 2001, 22(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Considers the issue of whether the absence of withholding and payment notices results in payment of the amount claimed without further enquiry. Examines the case, "SL Timber Systems Ltd v Carillion Construction Ltd". The implication drawn from this case is that the absence of a Section 110(2) payment notice or Section 111 withholding notice does not prevent the paying party from arguing that the sum is not due under the terms of the contract..

Considers the issue of whether the absence of withholding and payment notices results in payment of the amount claimed without further enquiry. Examines the case, "SL Timber Systems Ltd v Carillion Construction Ltd". The implication drawn from this case is that the absence of a Section 110(2) payment notice or Section 111 withholding notice does not prevent the paying party from arguing that the sum is not due under the terms of the contract..