Sydenhams (Timber Engineering) Ltd v CHG Holdings Ltd

Citation: EWHC 1129 (TCC)

Nature of case:
Claim by a timber frame supplier (C) against a hotel developer (D) for payment.  D claimed that C was a sub-contractor and had no direct claim for payment after the insolvency of the main contractor.  HHJ Coulson held that C had entered into direct negotiations and contractual arrangements with D both before and after the insolvency of the main contractor, which entitled C to payment from D.

Counsel

Krista Lee KC

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