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Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting considers adjudicators' fees

By: Series: Contract Journal ; 412(6361) 23 January 2002, 21(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Considers whether an adjudicator is entitled to retain his decision until his fees have been paid, and also examines how much he should be paid. Reference is made to Construction Act 1996 provisions. Concludes that a recent decision in " Stubbs Rich Architects v W.H.Tolley " indicates that fees charged by adjudicators may be challenged if, and only if, the adjudicator has acted in bad faith.

Considers whether an adjudicator is entitled to retain his decision until his fees have been paid, and also examines how much he should be paid. Reference is made to Construction Act 1996 provisions. Concludes that a recent decision in " Stubbs Rich Architects v W.H.Tolley " indicates that fees charged by adjudicators may be challenged if, and only if, the adjudicator has acted in bad faith.