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‘Pay Now, Argue Later’ – High Court Enforces Contract Adjudicator’s Award

‘Pay Now, Argue Later’ – High Court Enforces Contract Adjudicator’s Award

Contract adjudicators’ awards, even if disputed, must generally be satisfied straight away. That principle – often referred to as ‘pay now, argue later’ – was applied by the High Court in ordering an immediate six-figure payment to a small building company. A family trust had