Energy Works (Hull) Ltd v MW High Tech Projects Uk Ltd and Others: TCC 24 Sep 2020

Hearing of preliminary issues to determine: i) the legal effect of an assignment by the First Defendant (‘MW’) to the Claimant (‘EWHL’) of MW’s sub-contract with the Part 20 Defendant (‘Outotec’); and ii) whether MW can pursue its claims for contribution against Outotec as direct claims, in respect of accrued rights under the sub-contract, or based on its liability for ‘the same damage’ pursuant to the Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 (‘the 1978 Act’).

Judges:

Mrs Justice O’Farrell DBE

Citations:

[2020] EWHC 2537 (TCC)

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Construction, Contract

Updated: 07 April 2022; Ref: scu.655941