MELVILLE DUNDAS LTD (in receivership) AND OTHERS v GEORGE WIMPEY UK LTD AND OTHERS
[2007] BLR 257
HOUSE OF LORDS APPELLATE COMMITTEE
Before Lord Hoffmann, Lord Hope of Craighead, Lord Walker of Gestingthorpe, Lord Mance and Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury
Standard JCT Form of Building Contract with Contractor’s Design (1998 edition) - Scottish with Design (Jan 2000 Edition) - Clauses 27 and 30 - Appointment of administrative receivers - Determination of contractor’s employment - Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, sections 109-111 - No withholding notices - Appointment of receivers after last date for withholding notice - Whether contract terms contrary to Act.