{"product_id":"winward-fearon-on-collateral-warranties-isbn-9780632038961","title":"Winward Fearon on Collateral Warranties","description":"Since this book was first published over ten years ago, collateral warranties have been used increasingly by funding institutions, building purchasers and tenants to create a contractual relationship between themselves and other parties involved in the project, whether architect, engineer, contractor or subcontractor. Indeed, collateral warranties are now being used to create primary contractual obligations. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere have been some immensely important developments in the law relating to collateral warranties since the first edition. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 has introduced radical new developments into English contract law. The book now includes a completely new chapter on the legislation, which also looks at the potential practical uses of the Act on development projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe House of Lords has handed down a number of key decisions recently on third party remedies and on the principles relating to damages on assignment (such as Linden Gardens, Panatown, Henderson v. Merrett Syndicates and White v. Jones). These and some 65 other new cases are considered in the new edition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinally, a number of standard forms of warranty have been issued and these are now discussed, in particular the new JCT standard form of warranty for main contractors and subcontractors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis immensely important book was widely welcomed when it was first published. The new edition has been thoroughly updated and will continue to be the authoritative reference on the subject.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"David Cornes and Richard Winward's book is a veritable mine of such information and is eminently readable\" Construction News 16\/05\/02\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"For those of you working in construction, managing building or indeed other contracts, you must have at least one authoritative source of advice and information. If this is your area of work, then this is your book\" Building Engineer, July 2002\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Principle of Law 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition of collateral warranty 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA comparison of contract and tort 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssentials of a contract 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForm of contract 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruing a contract 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplied terms 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetters of intent 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Rise of Collateral Warranties 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegligence 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1932 to 1988 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD \u0026amp; F Estates Limited and Others v. Church Commissioners for England and Others 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMurphy v. Brentwood District Council 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1990 to 2000 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe background 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAspects of the Act 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Act or not using the Act? 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Assignment and Novation 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture purchasers and tenants 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssignment 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrior equities 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestrictions on assignment 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNovation 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Reasonable Skill and Care and Fitness for Purpose 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasonable skill and care 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitness for purpose 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDwellings 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Damages and Limitation of Action 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDamages 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpectation interest and reliance expenditure 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMitigation and assessment 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssignment 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContribution and apportionment 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimitation of Action 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Developers, Tenants, Purchasers and Funds 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe position of a developer 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe position of a tenant 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe position of a purchaser 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe position of the funding institution 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObligations to enter into collateral warranties 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJCT enabling clauses 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Insurance Implications 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of professional indemnity insurance 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclosure of collateral warranties 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticular insurance problems 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther matters of concern to insurers 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolicy endorsements for collateral warranties 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems on changing insurers 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Typical terms 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral considerations 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypical terms 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractors and sub-contractors 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuarantees of obligations under warranties 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Practical Considerations 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes a warranty have to be given? 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommercial balance 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal costs and consideration 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating and insurance 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarranties must be executed 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe givers, receivers and contents of warranties 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard forms of collateral warranty 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommentaries 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Other Solutions: Present and Future 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossible solutions – the present 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossible solutions – the future 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Cases 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTable of Statutes \u0026amp; Statutory Instruments 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinward Fearon\u003c\/b\u003e is a firm of lawyers based in London. Its construction law team gives advice to the construction industry and the construction professions. \u003ci\u003eCollaterial Warranties\u003c\/i\u003e has been written by David Cornes and Richard Winward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Cornes\u003c\/b\u003e is a solicitor and a partner in Winward Fearon. He was a civil engineer for ten years before becoming a lawyer. He advises construction industry clients nationally and internationally, acts as mediator and sits as an arbitrator.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Winward\u003c\/b\u003e is a solicitor and is also a partner in Winward Fearon. He has spend some 28 years specializing in national and international construction disputes and projects. He accepts appointments as arbitrator.\u003cbr\u003eBoth David Cornes and Richard Winward have written articles and lectured extensively to the construction industry and its professions on construction law issues.\u003c\/p\u003e  Since this book was first published over ten years ago, collateral warranties have been used increasingly by funding institutions, building purchasers and tenants to create a contractual relationship between themselves and other parties involved in the project, whether architect, engineer, contractor or subcontractor. Indeed, collateral warranties are now being used to create primary contractual obligations. \u003cp\u003eThere have been some immensely important developments in the law relating to collateral warranties since the first edition. The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 has introduced radical new developments into English contract law. The book now includes a completely new chapter on the legislation, which also looks at the potential practical uses of the Act on development projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe House of Lords has handed down a number of key decisions recently on third party remedies and on the principles relating to damages on assignment (such as Linden Gardens, Panatown, Henderson v. Merrett Syndicates and White v. Jones). These and some 65 other new cases are considered in the new edition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinally, a number of standard forms of warranty have been issued and these are now discussed, in particular the new JCT standard form of warranty for main contractors and subcontractors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis immensely important book was widely welcomed when it was first published. 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