Distinguishing Construction Claims Cases

Summary

Henry Boot Construction v Malmaison Hotel (1999) and City Inn v Shepherd Construction (2003) are pivotal cases in construction law. The former distinguishes between claims for extensions of time and claims for loss and/or expense, emphasizing separate assessments based on contract terms. The latter focuses on the methodology for assessing extensions of time and concurrent delays, stressing the need for clear contractual provisions to determine entitlements and associated costs.

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summarise both cases
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- Henry Boot Construction (UK) Ltd v Malmaison Hotel (Manchester) Ltd [*]: This case involved distinguishing between extensions of time and claims for loss and/or expense under a construction contract. The court decided that each claim should be assessed separately based on the contract's terms.
- City Inn Ltd v Shepherd Construction Ltd [*]: The court addressed the methodology for assessing extensions of time and concurrent delays. It emphasized the need for clear contractual provisions to determine the contractor's entitlement to extensions of time and associated costs.
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Here are direct quotes from the cases mentioned:
- Henry Boot Construction (UK) Ltd v Malmaison Hotel (Manchester) Ltd [*]:
- "In this context, it is important to distinguish between claims for extensions of time, which are concerned with the period within which the contractor is required to complete the works, and claims for loss and/or expense, which are concerned with the contractor’s financial entitlements."
- City Inn Ltd v Shepherd Construction Ltd [*]:
- "It is essential to have clear contractual provisions that delineate the contractor's entitlement to extensions of time and to assess any concurrent delays accurately to determine any associated costs."
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