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When will the court enforce an adjudicator’s decision in favour of an insolvent company? (John Doyle Construction v Erith Contractors)

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Published on: 22 September 2020
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  • What are the practical implications of this case?
  • What was the background?
  • What did the court decide?
  • Case details

Article summary

Construction analysis: While you may have thought that Bresco opens the floodgates to insolvent parties bringing adjudications—think again. Luke Wygas of 4 Pump Court Chambers considers the judgment and its implications.

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