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May 23, 2022

Subcontractor ordered to pay liquidated damages to head builder due to delay in completing works

Growthbuilt is a building company who had entered into 4 contracts with various developers for…

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May 23, 2022

Builder awarded damages against homeowner after homeowner directed the builder to stop works

A builder entered into a standard form contract with a homeowner to build a granny…

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May 23, 2022

Contractor wins restitution order against family members for extensive renovation work without written contract

A contractor, who was the former brother-in-law of the Defendant, carried out major renovations on…

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