References: [2000] EWCA Civ 213, [2000] 2 Lloyd’s Rep 337, [2000] CLC 1488
Links: Bailii
Coram: Waller LJ,
The proper construction of a contractual clause must not consider that clause in isolation, but must consider the clause in the context of the contract as a whole.
This case cites:
- See Also – A Meredith Jones and Co Limited -v- Vangemar Shipping Co Limited CA (Bailii, [1997] EWCA Civ 1717)
. . - See Also – A Meredith Jones and Co Limited -v- Vangemar Shipping Co Limited (No 2) CA (Bailii, [1997] EWCA Civ 1845)
Use of tapes of court hearings to verify extent of argument in earlier hearing. . .
This case is cited by:
- Cited – Persimmon Homes (South Coast) Ltd -v- Hall Aggregates (South Coast) Ltd and Another TCC (Bailii, [2008] EWHC 2379 (TCC))
The parties had agreed for the sale of land under an option agreement. The builder purchasers now sought to exercise rights to adjust the price downwards.
Held: The provisions had been intended and had achieved a prompt and binding settlement . .