Warranties rule over subcontracts
Article Abstract:
The case of sub-contractor, Alfa Laval Company which supplied heat exchangers to an oil refinery illustrates the advantages and limitations of a collateral warranty. A heat exchanger was faulty but the refinery owner continued to run the machine with unsatisfactory repair work. It later exploded. The refiner sued Alfa which had given standard collateral warranties. Alfa could have been liable for more than if it had been sued under the subcontract with the main contractor. However, the judge ruled it was not responsible for the damage caused by operation after the fault was discovered.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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DIY plaintiff makes expert superfluous
Article Abstract:
Those who represent themseleves in court are usually treated with consideration by the court and given every assistance. The case of an architect retained for an office development is described. An interim fee of 10,000 pounds sterling was agreed, but required changes to the drawings meant a further sum of around 2,000 pounds sterling. The architect took proceedings to recover the 2,000 pound sterlings from the developer, representing himself in court, and won his case.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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