Construction Law, Costs and Contemporary Developments: Drawing the Threads Together: A Festschrift for Lord Justice Jackson

Lord Justice Jacksons retirement in March 2018 marked the end of a nearly 20-year career on the bench. Drawing the Threads Together is a Festschrift that examines significant developments in construction law, litigation, and the litigation landscape during the Jackson era. The Festschrift covers key construction cases decided by Lord Justice Jackson, including statutory adjudication, fitness for purpose obligations, consideration, delays and extensions of time, liquidated damages, time bar provisions, the prevention principle, neighbor rights, limitation clauses, negligence, good faith, bonds and guarantees, and concurrent duties of care. It also discusses the background to the Jackson Review of Civil Litigation Costs (2009–2010) and its impact on litigation and the development of the Technology and Construction Court during and subsequent to Mr. Justice Jacksons tenure as judge in charge of that court.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Lord Justice Jacksons retirement in March 2018 marked the end of a nearly two-decade-long tenure on the bench. Throughout his judicial career, he witnessed a remarkable transformation in construction law, construction law litigation, and the broader litigation landscape. To commemorate this era, a Festschrift titled Drawing the Threads Together has been published, exploring numerous significant developments in these fields during Lord Justice Jacksons tenure.

The Festschrift delves into a wide range of prominent construction cases decided by Lord Justice Jackson, covering various aspects such as statutory adjudication, fitness for purpose obligations, consideration, delays and extensions of time, liquidated damages, time bar provisions, the prevention principle, neighbour rights, limitation clauses, negligence, good faith, bonds and guarantees, and concurrent duties of care. It also provides a discussion of the background to the Jackson Review of Civil Litigation Costs (2009–2010) and its impact on litigation, as well as considering the development of the Technology and Construction Court during and subsequent to Mr Justice Jacksons tenure as judge in charge of that court.

Lord Justice Jacksons retirement has left a lasting legacy in the field of construction law and litigation. His judicial decisions and contributions have shaped the legal landscape and will continue to be influential for years to come. The Festschrift Drawing the Threads Together serves as a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the evolution of construction law and litigation during the Jackson era.

Weight: 638g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509943975