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Net contribution clause ruled effective (Court of Appeal)

Practical Law UK Legal Update Case Report 3-562-9027 (Approx. 9 pages)

Net contribution clause ruled effective (Court of Appeal)

In West and another v Ian Finlay & Associates (a firm) [2014] EWCA Civ 316, the Court of Appeal held that a net contribution clause in a professional appointment was effective in limiting an architect's liability. In doing so, it overturned Edwards-Stuart J's first instance decision in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC).

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Published on 01-Apr-2014
Resource Type Legal update: case report
Jurisdictions
  • England
  • Wales
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