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No place for a weak hand

By: Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0812) 29 March 2008, 92-93(2)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Considers the issues raised when parties wish to challenge adjudication decisions. The losing party may try to reach a commercial settlement or it may refuse payment. The winning party would need to obtain a court order to force payment. Covers the exact role of adjudicators and their likely background, which may not be as a lawyer. Provides examples of good grounds for challenging adjudicator decisions, including breach of natural justice, erroneous conclusions, and technical difficulties such as out-of-time defences. Considers the likelihood and circumstances of indemnity cost rulings and offers other practical advice. Case law.
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Considers the issues raised when parties wish to challenge adjudication decisions. The losing party may try to reach a commercial settlement or it may refuse payment. The winning party would need to obtain a court order to force payment. Covers the exact role of adjudicators and their likely background, which may not be as a lawyer. Provides examples of good grounds for challenging adjudicator decisions, including breach of natural justice, erroneous conclusions, and technical difficulties such as out-of-time defences. Considers the likelihood and circumstances of indemnity cost rulings and offers other practical advice. Case law.