ABSTRACT

Remedies in Construction Law brings together various well-established strands of the law and considers practical remedies for breach of contract and tort in connection with construction projects.

Now in a fully updated second edition, it covers topics such as:

  • Damages
  • Termination
  • Quantum Meruit
  • Recovery
  • Injunctions
  • Limitation
  • ADR

This book continues to be a vital reference to lawyers and construction professionals seeking specialist insight into how remedies function in the construction sector.

chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|15 pages

Rectification

chapter 3|18 pages

Rescission

chapter 4|2 pages

Specific remedies under contract

chapter 5|15 pages

Quantum meruit

chapter 6|13 pages

Termination

chapter 7|16 pages

Frustration

chapter 8|12 pages

Damages for breach of contract

The rule in Hadley v Baxendale

chapter 9|11 pages

Damages for breach of contract

Measure of damages 1

chapter 10|17 pages

The “black hole” cases

chapter 11|19 pages

Damages for breach of contract

Some other general principles

chapter 12|22 pages

Damages in tort

chapter 14|25 pages

Liquidated damages and extensions of time

chapter 15|21 pages

Recovery of damages and costs

chapter 16|19 pages

The problem of “global” claims

chapter 18|11 pages

Claiming finance costs and interest

chapter 19|17 pages

Set off and abatement

chapter 20|26 pages

Provisions excluding or limiting liability

chapter 21|28 pages

Injunctions

chapter 22|11 pages

Specific performance

chapter 23|9 pages

Declarations

chapter 24|18 pages

Limitation

chapter 25|18 pages

Dispute resolution