Essential law: Termination, part two

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As part of our essential law series, Carolyn Davies looks at what must be done when terminating a contract in order to avoid arguments and counterclaims

Our first article on termination considered where particular actions may amount to a repudiatory breach and therefore entitle the wronged party to terminate (or affirm) the contract under common law.

However, most construction contracts will also include specific provisions about when parties can terminate, what procedure must be followed, and the consequences of termination. But what if that procedure is not followed?

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