Set-off in the Construction Industry by Neil F. Jones (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Set-off in the Construction Industry by Neil F. Jones Cash flow was described by Lord Denning as the a lifeblooda of the construction industry, and nowhere is the significance of cash flow more apparent than in the area of set--off. The question of which party is to hold the money pending resolution of a dispute is of major concern on many contracts. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description If one party to a construction contract does work that turns out to be defective, the other party is allowed by law to set off or deduct a sum required to make good that defect. This happens frequently in construction contracts and regularly involves large sums of money, disputes, and litigation. It is a complex area of the law with a number of cases, as well as the contractual provisions themselves, which prescribe a partys right of set-off. This book clearly describes the law and examines the provisions of the main building and civil engineering contracts. Back Cover If one party to a construction contract does work which is defective, the other party is allowed by law to set off, or deduct, a sum required to make good that defect. This happens frequently in construction contracts and regularly involves large sums of money and disputes and litigation. It is a complex area of the law with a number of cases, as well as the contractual provisions themselves, prescribing a partys right of set-off. This book clearly describes the law and looks in detail at the provisions of the main building and civil engineering contracts. Flap If one party to a construction contract does work which is defective, the other party is allowed by law to set off, or deduct, a sum required to make good that defect. This happens frequently in construction contracts and regularly involves large sums of money and disputes and litigation. It is a complex area of the law with a number of cases, as well as the contractual provisions themselves, prescribing a partys right of set-off. This book clearly describes the law and looks in detail at the provisions of the main building and civil engineering contracts. Author Biography Neil F. Jones, LLB, FCIArb is a practising solicitor with the national law firm, Pinsents. He is a well known figure in the industry and was founding member of the highly successful niche construction firm, Neil F. Jones. He is a Council member of the Joint Contracts Tribunal and is Chairman of its Drafting Sub-Committee. He is also the retained Legal Advisor to the Local Government Associations Procurement Panel. His book on the JCT Intermediate Form of Contract is also published by Blackwell Publishing. Table of Contents The nature and history of set-off; Express set-off provisions and adjudication; Order 14 and Order 29 applications and set-off; Set-off clauses from selected standard forms of sub-contract Long Description If one party to a construction contract does work which is defective, the other party is allowed by law to set off, or deduct, a sum required to make good that defect. This happens frequently in construction contracts and regularly involves large sums of money and disputes and litigation. It is a complex area of the law with a number of cases, as well as the contractual provisions themselves, prescribing a partys right of set-off. This book clearly describes the law and looks in detail at the provisions of the main building and civil engineering contracts. Feature * set off like building claims, involves complex disputes and large sums of money * revised edition features new Government legislation (the Construction Act), the latest changes to contracts and recent cases * written by a well known firm of solicitors specialising in construction law * the only book on the subject * first edition published by the Chartered Institute of Building (SBN 0-1853-80050-3) Details ISBN0632048247 Author Neil F. Jones Short Title SET-OFF IN THE CONSTRUCTION IN Pages 208 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0632048247 ISBN-13 9780632048243 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1999 Replaces 9781853800504 Affiliation Pinsents, Solicitors, Birmingham Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780632048243 UK Release Date 1999-05-07 AU Release Date 1999-05-07 NZ Release Date 1999-05-07 US Release Date 1999-05-07 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Edition Description 2nd edition Publication Date 1999-05-07 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken DEWEY 343.42078624 Audience Undergraduate Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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