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By: Series: Building ; 266(8206) 19 October 2001, 56-57(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Highlights the relevance of a footnote in JCT 98 which states that a dispute that escalates into arbitration or litigation should be treated as if no adjudication took place. This statement is examined with reference to the case, "City Inn Ltd v Shepherd Construction Ltd" which found that the footnote in JCT 98 was a correct statement of the law and the adjudicator's decision does not affect the burden of proof in any legal action that may follow.

Highlights the relevance of a footnote in JCT 98 which states that a dispute that escalates into arbitration or litigation should be treated as if no adjudication took place. This statement is examined with reference to the case, "City Inn Ltd v Shepherd Construction Ltd" which found that the footnote in JCT 98 was a correct statement of the law and the adjudicator's decision does not affect the burden of proof in any legal action that may follow.