Time and trust
13 September 2012
Building Law Monthly looks at a recent case that gives further insight into notices making time of the essence and whether commercial contracts can imply an obligation not to destroy trust
In 1995, Bedfordshire County Council invited tenders for the maintenance of highways. Previously, the work had been carried out by its own County Commercial Services (CCS). The decision to award the four-year contract to the defendants, Fitzpatrick Contractors Ltd (FCL), was taken on 14 February 1996, with a start date of 1 June. At that stage, a number of matters...