‘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