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Geldof Metaalconstructie NV v Simon Carves Ltd

[2010] EWCA Civ 667
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Year2010
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Equitable set-off cannot be excluded by a contractual term unless the term expressly and clearly does so; general 'no deduction' language is insufficient.

Key Principle

A right of equitable set-off cannot be excluded by a contractual term unless the term expressly and clearly excludes it; general 'no deduction' language may be insufficient.

Area of Law

contract

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