Legal notes: breach of contract
The idea that you must not take advantage of another’s breach of contract caused by your actions is relevant to construction negotiations. But Stuart Pemble says it is not as important as previously thought
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Holyoake v Candy: the case in detail
Parties to clash in January over permission to appeal and costs.
Legal notes: Much ado in Pantoland
With another legal year behind them (oh yes it is!), the legal notes team of Allyson Colby, James Driscoll and Stuart Pemble bring down the curtain on 2017, taking inspiration from the traditional pantomime with their review of the most show-stopping cases from the past 12 months
Construction contracts: The €26.25m wind farm question
Stuart Pemble explains who foots the bill when a contract places the same obligation on a party in both absolute and qualified terms
Cruden’s case law curio
The Court of Session recently rejected a novel claim brought by a contractor against a third party who caused delay to a construction contract. Stuart Pemble investigates
Sound judgment on exclusion clauses
The Court of Appeal has agreed with the TCC in upholding clauses which limited and excluded liability for certain damage. Stuart Pemble is delighted
Contracts: A question of interpretation
Stuart Pemble is really rather excited about a recent speech given by Lord Sumption on contracts. Here’s why.
Legal notes: True friends stab you in the front
The Court of Appeal has upheld an important decision on how professionals might be liable for the negligent advice they give to their friends. Stuart Pemble looks at the dangers
Failing your assignment
A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted the problems caused by parties failing to assign documents properly. Stuart Pemble gives you fair warning
Not so perfect partnering clauses
The TCC has considered the meaning of the partnering clause at the heart of the NEC suite of contracts. Stuart Pemble explains that the clause might not have the effect the contract drafters hoped
