Legal matters: Adjudicator's jurisdiction: a case of no contract, no dispute
Article Abstract:
There are UK cases in which adjudication's jurisdiction can be challenged in construction law. "Carillion Construction v. Devonport Royal Dockyard" was a case having an impact on adjudication's jurisdiction. Various aspects of the case are discussed.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2003
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Archaic it might be, but the law requires guarantees in writing
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Guarantee is considered as a one-sided arrangement whereby the guarantor agrees to underwrite their friend's indebtedness. The five classes of contract created by the parliament for the agreement to be enforced are discussed.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2003
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Contract in writing -- or at least scribble down what you agreed
Article Abstract:
Oral contracts can be hard to prove if a dispute arises, therefore it is a good idea for subcontractors to get contracts in writing. Oral contracts are surprisingly common in the construction industry.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2001
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