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Keating on Construction Contracts applied in Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd v Multiplex Constructions (UK) Ltd

[2010] EWCA Civ 139
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal
Year2010
StatusBinding authority

Summary

In construction sub-contracts, the battle of forms is resolved by the last shot doctrine, determining which party's terms were incorporated at formation.

Key Principle

sub-contract terms; battle of forms in construction context; last shot doctrine

Area of Law

construction

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