'Pass-through' construction claims in Canada
Series: International Construction Law Review ; 20(3) July 2003, 377-380(4)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: A 'pass-through' claim can be defined as a claim by a party who has suffered damages against a responsible party with whom he has no contract and which is presented through an intervening party who has a contractual relationship with both. The contractor and sub-contractor can join together to mount a joint claim when projects are delayed or accelerated. Considers the claim for damages, the allocation of causation and responsibility as well as defences and limitations. These claims are cost efficient as a subcontractor need not bring his own action.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66887 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 123173-1001 |
A 'pass-through' claim can be defined as a claim by a party who has suffered damages against a responsible party with whom he has no contract and which is presented through an intervening party who has a contractual relationship with both. The contractor and sub-contractor can join together to mount a joint claim when projects are delayed or accelerated. Considers the claim for damages, the allocation of causation and responsibility as well as defences and limitations. These claims are cost efficient as a subcontractor need not bring his own action.