Building Contract Casebook - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0632021098 ISBN 13: 9780632021093

Synopsis

The interaction between general principles and the provisions of the standard building and construction contracts is a central feature of construction law. The major part of the law is laid down in decided cases, and construction professionals should be familiar with these cases but the information is scattered throughout a large number of law reports. The fifth edition of Powell Smith and Furmston′s Building Contract Casebook is designed to help construction professionals become familiar with those key cases.

It brings together a wide range of cases on the main aspects of the law of construction contracts, states the principle established by each case and gives a summary of the facts and the decision. For the majority of cases, verbatim extracts from the judgment are included. The casebook presents the leading cases on each topic, together with many lesser–known but important decisions. A number of useful decisions from the Commonwealth are also included. Throughout, the author′s approach is practical rather than academic.

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Review

"It again provides an extremely useful overview of, as well as a detailed insight into, all aspects of construction law form contract formation to damages for breach"
Construction Law Journal, 2000

From the Publisher

* the only book to bring together leading building cases in one volume at an affordable price
* updated with recent cases since last edition (1999)
* provides statement of principle established by case, a summary of facts and decision, plus extract from judgment
* Michael Furmston well known as editor of Cheshire, Fifoot & Furmston's Law of Contract
* 'a mine of information' (The Architect's Journal)
* 'a very useful textbook for contractors, architects, engineers and QSs' (Chartered Quantity Surveyor)

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632021098
• ISBN 13: 9780632021093
• Binding: Hardcover