Global harmonisation - fact or fiction?
Series: Construction Law Journal ; 20(1) 2004, 3-18(16)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Looks at some of the most important issues governing the global harmonisation of construction contract laws. Discusses its need, especially as more countries are entering into cross-border transactions. Looks at European efforts to standardise these laws and the difficulties which have emerged. Finally considers the two main areas of contract law, good faith and liquidated and ascertained damages. Concludes they must be given priority when a global or regional uniform contract law is enacted.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67576 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 125696-1001 |
Looks at some of the most important issues governing the global harmonisation of construction contract laws. Discusses its need, especially as more countries are entering into cross-border transactions. Looks at European efforts to standardise these laws and the difficulties which have emerged. Finally considers the two main areas of contract law, good faith and liquidated and ascertained damages. Concludes they must be given priority when a global or regional uniform contract law is enacted.