Building Contract Law in Singapore [eBook]

This book deals with the law relating to building contracts. It discusses the key legal principles applicable, and is extensively illustrated with decisions from court cases.

Publication Date: June 2016

Publisher: LexisNexis

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eBook
SG$ 137.34
ISBN: 9789814753920
This book deals with the law relating to building contracts. It discusses the key legal principles applicable, and is extensively illustrated with decisions from court cases. It covers all major issues that are commonly encountered by those in the construction industry. These include: Delays and Liquidated Damages Claims for payments under the Security of Payment Act Calls o n performance bonds Damages for defects Variation claims Termination of contracts Key Features • Handy reference to all relevant legal principles • Accessible to lay readers with interest in construction law – developers, construction professionals, contractors etc. • Though accessible, this book also provides a succinct introduction to construction law for lawyers, with the comprehensive footnotes providing the necessary material to those who wish to research the law further

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Formation of contract

Chapter 3 Avoidance of contract

Chapter 4 Contract terms

Chapter 5 Performance of contract

Chapter 6 Remedies for breach of contract

Chapter 7 The contract (Rights of third parties) act 2001

Chapter 8 Certificates

Chapter 9 Security of Payment

Chapter 10 Extension of time

Chapter 11 Delay and liquidated damages

Chapter 12 Variations

Chapter 13 Sub-contracts

Chapter 14 Performance bonds

Chapter 15 Completion

Chapter 16 Defects and defects liability period

Chapter 17 Tort of negligence and breach of statutory duty

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