In Terrenus Energy SL2 Pte Ltd v Attika Interior +
MEP Pte Ltd [2023] SGHC 333, the High Court dealt with a
variety of commonly encountered issues in construction disputes.
This blog sets out a quick discussion on the portion of the
judgment related to defects and damages.
Background. The plaintiff, Terrenus Energy SL2
Pte Ltd ("Terrenus") employed the defendant, Attika
Interior + MEP Pte Ltd ("Attika") as the main contractor
to construct a "Ground Mount Solar Energy Facility" (the
"Solar Farm") and "Linkway Solar Generation
Facility" (the "Linkway") at Changi Business Park
(the "Project") ([1]).
Disputes arose, and Terrenus sued Attika for damages allegedly
arising from defects and for liquidated damages and general damages
arising from delay, while Attika claimed that it was entitled to
extension of time and counterclaimed for payment of the balance of
the Contract price ([1]).
