Read the full judgment text of HCCT000010/1991 on BabelCite. This 高等法院 judgment was delivered on 10 April 1995 before The Hon. Mr. Justice Sears.
Construction contract — subcontractor non-payment — breach of contract for underpayment of extra works and dayworks — assessment of unpaid amount at approximately $900,000 by 31 December 1990 — economic loss caused by underpayment through inability to accept further work — whether economic loss reasonably foreseeable by Defendant — damages assessed at 9% of lost tender value — significance of contractual knowledge and prompt payment obligation under SC5 — refusal to award damages for litigation storage costs — detailed factual and expert evaluation of quantum and causation — court exercises fact-finding without extensive reference to authorities — judgment for Plaintiff on principal claims with damages awarded accordingly.
Legal issues: Amount unpaid under contract · Causation of economic loss · Reasonable contemplation of economic loss · Quantum of damages
Outcome: Defendant liable for breach of contract and damages of approximately $1,001,790 awarded to Plaintiff.