The case law moves on apace
Series: Construction News ; (6761) 11 April 2002, 26(1)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Examines recent case of "Total M&E Services v ABB Building Technologies" which dealt with issues of costs and set-off. Ruled that costs of adjudication cannot be recovered as damages for breach of contract in subsequent court proceedings. Issue of set-off costs was unclear, as although adjudicators decision to reject defendants application for set-off was upheld, claimant was ordered to pay into court set-off amount pending resolution.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS65361 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 117839-1001 |
Examines recent case of "Total M&E Services v ABB Building Technologies" which dealt with issues of costs and set-off. Ruled that costs of adjudication cannot be recovered as damages for breach of contract in subsequent court proceedings. Issue of set-off costs was unclear, as although adjudicators decision to reject defendants application for set-off was upheld, claimant was ordered to pay into court set-off amount pending resolution.