Grimshaw v Ruellan [1976] JJ 299 (15 January 1976)

Grimshaw v Ruellan [1976] JJ 299 (15 January 1976)

The court held that the architect's certificate of completion is binding on the employer, making the employer liable to pay the amount certified due, regardless of whether the employer was fully consulted or the amount exceeds expectations.

Citation
[1976] JJ 299
Parties
Plaintiff: Grimshaw; Defendant: Ruellan
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 January 1976
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
Certificate of Completion, Binding Nature of Architect's Certificate, Employer Liability
Construction Law Contract Law Certificate of Completion Binding Nature of Architect's Certificate Employer Liability

Case Brief

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Parties

Grimshaw

Plaintiff

Ruellan

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the architect's certificate of completion is binding on the employer even if the employer was not fully consulted before its issue
  2. 2 Whether the employer is liable to pay the amount certified due even if it exceeds expectations

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the architect's certificate of completion is binding on the employer, making the employer liable to pay the amount certified due, regardless of whether the employer was fully consulted or the amount exceeds expectations.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • Employer liable to pay the amount certified due in the architect's certificate of completion