Once more unto the breach
Series: Building ; 267(8247) 16 August 2002, 42-43(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the law in relation to liability of the contractor for defects discovered after practical completion and before final certificate. Questions whether a discruntled employer can cry breach of contract. Mentions the theory of 'temporary disconformity' where however serious the defect may be there can be no breach until the time for completion has arrived. Points out that under JCT 98 the contractor is responsible for making good defects caused by inferior working materials and substandard work before practical completion.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS65793 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 119548-1001 |
Discusses the law in relation to liability of the contractor for defects discovered after practical completion and before final certificate. Questions whether a discruntled employer can cry breach of contract. Mentions the theory of 'temporary disconformity' where however serious the defect may be there can be no breach until the time for completion has arrived. Points out that under JCT 98 the contractor is responsible for making good defects caused by inferior working materials and substandard work before practical completion.