Construction Industry Law Letter
COURT OF APPEAL DECISION REVERSED – CONDITIONAL BONDS NOT TO BE TREATED AS “ON DEMAND” – TRADITIONAL FORM OF BOND IS A GUARANTEE – BOND DID NOT EXCLUDE SET-OFF – TRIABLE ISSUE UNDER ORDER 14
Trafalgar House Construction (Regions) Limited v General Surety & Guarantee Co Ltd
House of Lords, Lords Keith, Ackner, Jauncey, Lloyd and Steyn (Judgment delivered 29 June 1995)