All articles by Ann Minogue – Page 3

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    A disaster waiting to happen

    2006-06-30T00:00:00Z

    Legal aid - This month our panel of experts tackles a dangerous situation at a college where a newly constructed extension is a potential fire hazard. Who is responsible under the design-and-build contract? And who will foot the bill for the remedial work?

  • This month our panel of legal experts wrestle with the case of an M&E contractor that worked for nothing and a client whose contract administrator certified defective work
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    Two unhappy customers

    2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

    This month our panel of legal experts wrestle with the case of an M&E contractor that worked for nothing and a client whose contract administrator certified defective work

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    Game, set-off, match

    2006-04-07T00:00:00Z

    Collateral warranties don't often lead to litigation but, when they do, clients must beware of clauses that introduce set-off rights - as these parties discovered

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    Keeping the law in order

    2006-02-24T00:00:00Z

    The DTI is to draft a bill to amend the construction act. This is a heroic enterprise, but don't forget it's the courts that really decide what the rules mean