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Collins (Contractors) Ltd v Baltic Quay Management (1994) Ltd: CA 7 Dec 2004

The claimant sought payment under its invoice for construction works. The contractor gave notice of its intention to withhold payment, and then also sought to refer the matter to arbitration. The claimant said that the notice had prevented the reference, and appealed a stay pending the arbitration. Held: The appeal failed. There was nothing in … Continue reading Collins (Contractors) Ltd v Baltic Quay Management (1994) Ltd: CA 7 Dec 2004

Melville Dundas Ltd and others v George Wimpey UK Ltd and others: HL 25 Apr 2007

The appellant sought an interim payment for works of construction undertaken for the respondents under a JCT contract. The respondents contended that, having terminated the contract on their receivership, the contract and Act meant that the interim payment was no longer payable. Held: (Neuberger and Mance dissenting) The appeal was allowed. Lord Hoffmann: Parliament had … Continue reading Melville Dundas Ltd and others v George Wimpey UK Ltd and others: HL 25 Apr 2007