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001			ABS67889
008			040622n2004 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u126561
100			_aPiggot, A.
245		4	_aThe accidental jurist
260			_c2004
490			_aBuilding _v269(8337) 18 June 2004, 58-59(2)
520			_aConsiders the implications of the case, "Hurst Stores and Interiors Limited v ML Europe Property Limited" ([2004] EWCA Civ 490, [2004] BLR 249-259(11). This was concerned with the extent to which the party that made a mistake in entering an agreement can avoid the consequences. Hurst and ML had been agreeing an interim statement of accounts and Hurst's project manager signed a document relating to the amount set out for CMI's 1 to 399. Hurst then argued that he had been misinformed before signing the documents. The trial judge ruled in favour of Hurst and that the construction manager of ML had wilfully shut his eyes to the risk that Hurst would not notice the newly introduced words. The judgment was upheld by the CA. Argues that this could have adverse consequences for other projects where one side is trying to avoid the enforcement of onerous standard terms.
590			_aABS
650			_aHURST STORES AND INTERIORS LTD V M L EUROPE PROPERTY LTD
650			_aSTANDARD TERMS
650			_aUNILATERAL MISTAKES
650			_aFINAL PAYMENT
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
942			_n0
999			_c74435 _d74435