Donnelly v Randalls Vautier Ltd. [1991] JLR 49 (19 April 1991)
In fixed-price contracts, unless the employer expressly authorizes additional work with full knowledge of supplementary charges, the contractor must bear the cost of such work necessary to discharge contractual liability.
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- Citation
- [1991] JLR 49
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Donnelly; Defendant: Randalls Vautier Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 19 April 1991
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim for supplementary charges dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Fixed Price Contracts, Additional Work, Contractual Liability
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Parties
Donnelly
Plaintiff
Randalls Vautier Ltd.
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether additional work under a fixed-price contract must be paid for by the employer if not expressly authorized
- 2 Whether contractor can claim supplementary charges for necessary work done to discharge contractual liability
Ratio Decidendi
In fixed-price contracts, unless the employer expressly authorizes additional work with full knowledge of supplementary charges, the contractor must bear the cost of such work necessary to discharge contractual liability.
Court Disposition
Claim for supplementary charges dismissed
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