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100			_aBlackler, T.
245			_aIs that your final answer?
260			_c2000
490			_aBuilding _v265(8163) 24 November 2000, 56-57(2)
520			_aExamines how far the final certificate clause in JCT contracts can prevent a client from suing a contractor for latent defects. Discusses the recent case of "Barking LBC v Terrapin Construction" where the omission of references to 'design' in the final certificate clause under the JCT 1981 contract, meant the client was not prevented from complaining about design defects after the final account and final statement. Concludes that JCT should act accordingly to avoid further confusion, by either identifying a clear cut-off point with regard to design, materials and workmanship or disregarding the notion.
590			_aABS
650			_aJCT 1981
650			_aJCT STANDARD FORM OF BUILDING CONTRACT (1998 EDITION)
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS-STANDARD FORMS OF BUILDING CONTRACT-JOINT CONTRACTS TRIBNUAL CONTRACTS
650			_aDEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD
650			_aDESIGN DEFECTS
650			_aFINAL CERTIFICATE
650			_aBARKING AND DAGENHAM LBC V TERRAPIN CONSTRUCTION
690			_aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-CONTRACTS-JCT CONTRACTS
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