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Amec Civil Engineering Ltd v Secretary of State for Transport

[2005] EWCA Civ 291
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Year2005
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal considered interpretation of compensation event notification and time bar provisions under an NEC engineering contract.

Key Principle

NEC contract; interpretation of compensation events and time bar provisions

Area of Law

construction

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