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Law-Now 04 Apr 2019 · United Kingdom

Court of Appeal clarifies meaning of "practical completion"

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A Court of Appeal decision last week has provided authoritative guidance as to when “practical completion” of construction works will be achieved. The existence of patent defects which are more than trifling will be sufficient to prevent “practical completion”...

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