Defective reasoning
Language: English Series: Building ; 267(7981) 14 March 1997, 41(1)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: Asks whether "Ruxley Electronics and Construction Ltd v Forsyth" decision is relevant to commercial contracts. The case reaffirmed the principle that while cost of rectification is generally the right measure of damage for defective work, that rule will not apply where the cost of remedial work is disproportionate to the end to be achieved.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS56671 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 77421-1001 |
Asks whether "Ruxley Electronics and Construction Ltd v Forsyth" decision is relevant to commercial contracts. The case reaffirmed the principle that while cost of rectification is generally the right measure of damage for defective work, that rule will not apply where the cost of remedial work is disproportionate to the end to be achieved.