The price of doing the right thing

Article Abstract:

Alfred McALpine Construction is suing City Merchant Bank for 1 million pounds sterling for contractual negligence. Following non-payment of 300,000 pounds sterling to McAlpine on 5 Nov 1991, McAlpine accepted a new agreement by letter on 14 Nov from City Merchant Bank to complete the work and receive deferred payment of 460,000 pounds sterling. The money was not received. City Merchant Bank denies the existence of the agreement. By the non-enforcement of the Intermediate Form of Contract, McAlpine lost the opportunity to sue City Merchant for outstanding money, profit loss and overheads.

Breach of contract, Alfred McAlpine PLC, City Merchant Bank

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Trench warfare

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the 128,000 pounds sterling bill which was sent to Quattro UK following the company's severance of a live electricity cable. The care taken by Quattro in attempting to avoid damage to the cable is discussed.

Management, Construction, Column, Accidents, Electric cables, Building, Electrical cables, Quattro UK

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A cold climate

Article Abstract:

The introduction of a levy on companies' fuel bills in the Finance Act 2000, in a bid to encourage energy conservation and cut carbon dioxide emissions, is discussed. The impact of the levy on industry is analysed.

United Kingdom, Taxation, Prevention, Environmental aspects, Tax policy, Climatic changes, Climate change, Greenhouse gases, Atmospheric carbon dioxide, Fuel, Fuels, Energy consumption

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