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Common-law rights - hard to shake off

By: Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 341(5650) 28 January 1988, 7(1)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: With reference to the ruling in NEI Thompson Ltd v Wimpey Construction UK Ltd , this article shows why the common-law right of set off has to be "squeezed out" of a contract if those parties in the contract do not want it used.

With reference to the ruling in NEI Thompson Ltd v Wimpey Construction UK Ltd , this article shows why the common-law right of set off has to be "squeezed out" of a contract if those parties in the contract do not want it used.