Contract time is of the essence
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6957) 9 March 2006, 36(1)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Advises on the complex subject of calculation of time periods. Contracts and statutes may contain express provisions as to how time should be calculated, whilst general rules have also evolved on the reckoning of time. The time provisions of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) apply to any period of time specified by the CPR itself or by a practice direction, judgment or court order. Careful attention always needs to be paid to the language used, the context and any case law applicable.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L132807 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 132807-1001 |
Advises on the complex subject of calculation of time periods. Contracts and statutes may contain express provisions as to how time should be calculated, whilst general rules have also evolved on the reckoning of time. The time provisions of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) apply to any period of time specified by the CPR itself or by a practice direction, judgment or court order. Careful attention always needs to be paid to the language used, the context and any case law applicable.