Liability for Fire : Subcontractor not liable for fire under JCT form of contract ? prevented consultants from claiming a contribution from the Sub-contract. Appeal Failed. HL. 25th April 2002
by Lords Bingham; Mackay; Steyn; Hope; Rodger. Crown Copyright
Striking out : Construction claim - engineering. Case commenced prematurely : Party requested extension to get expert report : Delivered late ? action struck out : Recommenced action. Struck out for abuse of process by trying to get around 1st strike out ? appeal against 2nd strike out : Court held ? case should proceed. First strike out was disproportionate to the needs of justice. A trial justified. 25th March 2002.
by Ward LJ, Chadwick LJ, Mance LJ. Crown Copyright
Global claims are viable but the claimant must disect each separate element and prove his case. Outer House, Court of Session. 18th April, 2002
by Lord MacFadyen. Crown Copyright
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