Quantum for delayed and defective works (Vyas v Goraya)

Table of contents

• Original news
• What are the practical implications of this case?
• What was the background?
• What did the court decide?
• Case details

Article summary

Construction analysis: The Court of Appeal upheld almost the entirety of the trial judge’s findings that an employer had not provided sufficient evidence as to certain losses arising from delayed and defective works carried out by a contractor. The case includes some observations from the Court of Appeal in relation to claiming damages for distress and inconvenience.