Supreme Court ruling gives clarity on liquidated damages

Firms which have had contracts terminated on projects can still be liable to pay liquidated damages accrued prior to termination in respect of uncompleted work, the Supreme Court has ruled, overturning an earlier controversial decision by the Court of Appeal.

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