Construction contracts: Maintaining good relations

By Lindy Patterson2019-11-21T11:27:00

What does it mean if a contract is classified as a relational contract? And how does this relate to a duty of good faith?

What does a dispute between subpostmasters and the Post Office have to do with construction contracts? When it comes to what it means to have a good faith obligation in a contract, quite a lot. Bates vs Post Office (No 3: Common issues) was one of several judgments in a group litigation between various subpostmasters and the Post Office. The litigation concerned the fallout from a new electronic accounting system that the subpostmasters were required to use and that resulted in various shortfalls and discrepancies.

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community