Harrow Green Ltd v DDG Group Ltd [2010] EWHC 421 (QB) (04 March 2010)

The contract between Harrow Green Limited and DDG Group Limited was for Harrow Green to carry out relocation work for a reasonable sum to be ascertained after completion, not for a fixed lump sum. The interim payment of £170,326 was on account only. There was no compromise or variation of the contract on 13 February 2008 limiting Harrow Green's entitlement.

Citation: [2010] EWHC 421
Parties: Claimant: Harrow Green Limited; Defendant: DDG Group Limited
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 04 March 2010
Procedural Posture: Commercial Contract Dispute / Trial of Preliminary Issues
Outcome: Judgment for the claimant on both preliminary issues; declarations granted.
Legal Topics: Formation of Contract, Implied Terms, Quantum Meruit, Compulsory Purchase Compensation, Contract Variation, Compromise of Claims

Contract Law Compulsory Purchase Compensation Formation of Contract Implied Terms Quantum Meruit Contract Variation Compromise of Claims

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Parties

Harrow Green Limited

Claimant

DDG Group Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Contract Dispute / Trial of Preliminary Issues

Legal Issues

1 What were the terms of the contract between Harrow Green Limited and DDG Group Limited?
2 Was the contract varied or the dispute compromised on 13 February 2008 as alleged by the defendant?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Judgment for the claimant on both preliminary issues; declarations granted.

Orders

Declaration as to the nature of the contract: Harrow Green to be paid a reasonable sum for work performed, not limited to the interim payment.
Declaration that there was no compromise or variation of the contract on 13 February 2008.