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Geoff Brewer considers limitation periods in damage claims

By: Series: Contract Journal ; 412(6365) 20 February 2002, 23(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Comments on the case of "Scottish Equitable Plc v Miller Construction Ltd" where the issue of application of limitation or prescription periods in claims for breach of contract was taken to arbitration. The resulting judgment decided that where a claim is for the monies due under a contract, the limitation period will not normally begin to run until the last interim payment certificate has been issued.

Comments on the case of "Scottish Equitable Plc v Miller Construction Ltd" where the issue of application of limitation or prescription periods in claims for breach of contract was taken to arbitration. The resulting judgment decided that where a claim is for the monies due under a contract, the limitation period will not normally begin to run until the last interim payment certificate has been issued.