A difficult balancing act
Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6984) 14 September 2006, 40(1)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Examines the issue of set-off, in which a cross-claim is used as a way of responding to a claim. Stresses the importance of distinguishing between transaction set-off and independent set-off, since independent set-off is not a defence to a claim. Discusses case law in relation to set-off.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L135009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 135009-1001 |
Examines the issue of set-off, in which a cross-claim is used as a way of responding to a claim. Stresses the importance of distinguishing between transaction set-off and independent set-off, since independent set-off is not a defence to a claim. Discusses case law in relation to set-off.