Expert Determination
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Posted: 24 November 2010
In this case (for which leave has been given to appeal to the High Court), the NSW Court of Appeal made a declaration that an expert determination was not binding on the parties. MacFarlan J, in the principal judgment, reasoned that, there being an inconsistency in the reasoning of the expert, in making the determination he had made, and determining that the Principal had, in making variations, delayed completion, thereby entitling the Contractor to an extension of time, yet failing to give t… Find out more