Building surveyors and adjudication: the implications of Hurst Stores v M L Europe Property Limited (2004)
Language: English Series: Structural Survey ; 23(1) 2005, 55-62(8)Publication details: 2005Subject(s):- HOUSING GRANTS, CONSTRUCTION AND REGENERATION ACT 1996
- HURST STORES AND INTERIORS LTD V M L EUROPE PROPERTY LTD
- MACOB CIVIL ENGINEERING LTD V MORRISON CONSTRUCTION LTD
- DISCAIN PROJECT SERVICES LTD V OPECPRIME DEVELOPMENT LTD
- BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING INSPECTION-BUILDING SURVEYORS
- MANAGEMENT-DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-DISPUTE MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION-ADJUDICATION
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Considers the CA decision in "Hurst Stores v ML Europe Property Ltd" ([2004] EWCA Civ 490, [2004] BLR 249). Concludes that a person described as a project manager does not necessarily have the authority to make legally binding agreements. Where a building surveyor is acting as a project manager the extent of authority needs to be clarified. Building surveyors need to be aware that as a result of this case the possibility of a legal challenge to an adjudicator's decision is increased.