Stratfield Saye Estate Trustees v AHL Construction Ltd

Stratfield Saye Estate Trustees v AHL Construction Ltd

There was a contract between the parties for a defined scope of work, and all express terms of the agreement were recorded in writing, satisfying section 107 of the Construction Act. The adjudicator's decision is valid and enforceable.

Parties
Claimant: Trustees of the Stratfield Saye Estate; Defendant: AHL Construction Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 December 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Trial
Outcome
claim dismissed; counterclaim allowed
Legal Topics
Construction Contracts, Adjudication, Written Agreements, Scope of Work, Authority of Agents
Construction Law Contract Law Construction Contracts Adjudication Written Agreements Scope of Work Authority of Agents

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Parties

Trustees of the Stratfield Saye Estate

Claimant

AHL Construction Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was there a contract for a defined scope of work?
  2. 2 Was that contract an agreement in writing within the meaning of section 107 of the Construction Act?
  3. 3 Is the decision of Mr Wakefield a valid and enforceable adjudicator's award?

Ratio Decidendi

There was a contract between the parties for a defined scope of work, and all express terms of the agreement were recorded in writing, satisfying section 107 of the Construction Act. The adjudicator's decision is valid and enforceable.

Court Disposition

claim dismissed; counterclaim allowed

Orders

  • The claim for declarations by the Estate is dismissed.
  • Order enforcing the adjudicator's decision in favour of AHL Construction Limited.