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Amec v Secretary of State for Transport 2004	What is a dispute - Mr Justice Jackson's seven propositions.
Amec v Secretary of State for Transport 2005	What is a dispute - broad acceptance of Jackson J's seven propositions.
Bexheat v Essex Services 2022	Payer must satisfy "notified sum" payment obligations before starting "true value" adjudication.
Blackpool & Fylde Aero Club v Blackpool BC 1990	Where a tenderer submits a conforming tender, there is a contractual right for it to be considered.
Blue Circle v Holland Dredging 1987	Bird sanctuary island works were not a variation to the main dredging contract.
Costain v Bechtel 2005	Obligations and duties of a project manager under the NEC form of contract.
Davy Offshore v Emerald 1992	If and when an employer is obliged to exercise their power to order variations.
Elements (Europe) v FK Building 2023	Service of notice - "days" and "clear days" distinguished, and thoughts on "site working hours".
Emson Eastern v EME Developments 1991	Practical completion - a contribution.
Fairclough v Port Talbot 1992	Duty to honestly consider tenders unless there were reasonable grounds for not doing so.
Manor Asset v Demolition Services 2016	Payment agreed within 72 hours of invoice - effect on prescribed period for pay less notice.
Mears v Costplan 2018	Practical completion revisited and irremediable defects considered.