When is ownership passed on?
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6976) 20 July 2006, 25(1)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Examines the legal situation of a subcontractor or supplier when a main contractor or other subcontractor further up the contractual chain becomes insolvent. In English law, there is no protection for those engaged on construction projects in such a situation, and this position is exacerbated by the lack of protection in standard forms of contract. The decision in "P4 Ltd v Unite Integrated Solutions plc" ([2005] QBD, TCC, not reported) however, confirms that if a materials supplier has the benefit of a retention of title clause then this cannot be defeated by the claims of a party higher up the contractual chain.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L134683 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 134683-1001 |
Examines the legal situation of a subcontractor or supplier when a main contractor or other subcontractor further up the contractual chain becomes insolvent. In English law, there is no protection for those engaged on construction projects in such a situation, and this position is exacerbated by the lack of protection in standard forms of contract. The decision in "P4 Ltd v Unite Integrated Solutions plc" ([2005] QBD, TCC, not reported) however, confirms that if a materials supplier has the benefit of a retention of title clause then this cannot be defeated by the claims of a party higher up the contractual chain.