Remedies in Construction Law
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CHAPTER 13
Recovery of loss of profits and overheads or management costs
Recovery of loss of profits and overheads or management costs
13.1
Very often claims are advanced for what are referred to as “consequential” or “indirect” losses such as loss of profits, overheads or management costs. The extent to which these are recoverable is sensitive to the legal basis upon which such claims are put forward and associated control mechanisms recognised by the courts.