Introduction
In this action and an associated action, I have previously handed down four judgments:
On 15 February 2023: [2023] EWHC 301 (TCC) (Footnote: 1);
On 16 June 2023: [2023] EWHC 1483 (TCC) (Footnote: 2);
On 6 October 2023: [2023] EWHC 2475 (TCC) (Footnote: 3);
On 17 October 2023: [2023] EWHC 2576 (TCC) (Footnote: 4)
In this judgment, as in my previous judgments, I refer to J & B Hopkins Ltd as “J&BH” and to A & V Building Solution Limited as “A & V”.
The previous judgments concerned enforcement of an adjudicator’s award and a number of interlocutory matters.
This judgment is the judgment following the trial of the disputes between the Parties.
- Heading
- Introduction
- Representation
- Summary of the Claim
- Summary of Account
- Contractual Provisions
- The Non-Expert Witnesses
- Expert Evidence
- The History of the Sub-Contract and Sub-Contract Works
- A & V’s Allegations of Breaches of Contract
- Measured Works
- Variations
- A & V Loss and Expense/Breaches Cost Recovery
- Loss and Expense
- Mr Blizzard’s Fees
- Mr Smith’s Fees
- Loss of profits on incomplete work
- Claim for overheads
- Claim for directors and consultants’ time
- Loss of business opportunity
- Claim for damage to business and reputation
- The Counterclaims
- Conclusions
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