DMH Electrical (UK) Limited v MK City Group Limited

DMH Electrical (UK) Limited v MK City Group Limited

The Judge’s interpretation that MVHR works were included in C1 was reasonable based on the evidence and communications; C2 was formed after further discussions and was sufficiently certain. The pleadings and attached quotes gave fair notice to the Defendant. The appeal failed on all grounds.

Parties
Respondent/claimant: DMH Electrical (UK) Limited; Appellant/defendant: MK City Group Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Contract Formation, Pleading Requirements, Certainty in Contracts, Interpretation of Contracts, Appeals Procedure

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Parties

DMH Electrical (UK) Limited

Respondent/claimant

MK City Group Limited

Appellant/defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the claim for invoiced work was within the pleaded scope of Contract 1 (C1) regarding MVHR works
  2. 2 Whether the Claimant’s quote for Contract 2 (C2) was an offer capable of acceptance
  3. 3 Whether C2 was void for uncertainty

Ratio Decidendi

The Judge’s interpretation that MVHR works were included in C1 was reasonable based on the evidence and communications; C2 was formed after further discussions and was sufficiently certain. The pleadings and attached quotes gave fair notice to the Defendant. The appeal failed on all grounds.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Respondent awarded costs summarily assessed at £15,554 including VAT
  • Any stay on enforcement of the Order below lifted