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ARTICLE · 05 MARCH 2010

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Top Five construction Cases for 2009

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Introduction

Welcome to the first edition of Critical Path for 2010.

In this special edition, we review five of the more notable cases in the construction industry for 2009 and the significant messages delivered in these cases for the industry. The cases considered are J-Corp Pty Ltd v Mladenis [2009] WASCA 157; Metrolink Victoria Pty Ltd v Inglis [2009] VSCA 227; Houlahan v Pitchen [2009] WASCA 104; Fitzroy Robinson Ltd v Mentmore Towers Ltd [2009] EWHC 1552 and Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd v Fox, Calliden Insurance Limited v Fox [2009] HCA 35.

We trust you will enjoy reading our review of these cases. Please contact us if you require any further information in relation to any of the cases referred to in this edition.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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