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035 _a(Sirsi) u112674
100 _aRedmond, J
245 _aBowsher's helping hand
260 _c2001
490 _aBuilding
_v266(8184) 11 May 2001, 45(1)
520 _aContests that Judge Bowsher's ruling in "Discain Project Services v Opecprime Development Ltd" has clarified issues for adjudicators rather than making matters more complex; adjudicators are entitled to do what is required to reach a decision within 28 days, but should ensure they do not appear to be biased. Provides an overview of the case which addressed the issue of telephone calls between the adjudicator and Discain. Bowsher's judgment cleared the adjudicator emphasising there was only perceived bias, not actual bias, and provided useful advice for the conduct of adjudicators in similar situations.
590 _aABS
650 _aDISCAIN PROJECT SERVICES LTD V OPECPRIME DEVELOPMENT LTD
650 _aTELEPHONE
650 _aCOMMUNICATION
650 _aIMPARTIALITY
650 _aBIAS
650 _aMANAGEMENT-DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-DISPUTE MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION-ADJUDICATION
690 _aDispute resolution
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