(1) TAYLOR WOODROW HOLDINGS LTD (2) GEORGE WIMPEY SOUTHERN COUNTIES LTD v BARNES & ELLIOTT LTD

[2006] BLR 377

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION TECHNOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTION COURT

Before Mr Justice Jackson

Arbitration Act 1996, section 45 - Application to determine question of law arising during the course of arbitral proceedings. Arbitration Act 1996, section 45(2)(a) - Whether court has a discretion to refuse application when made by agreement of the parties - Matters to be taken into account in exercise of discretion. JCT Standard form of building contract 1998 edition with contractor’s design - Whether obligation of contractor to complete design and carry out and complete works limited by qualifications made to tender.