An Adjudicator’s ability to interpret an oral contract (Eversheds LLP)

(Source: Eversheds LLP) Construction and engineering - Articles 15-10-2015 Parties to oral construction contracts entered into since 1 October 2011[1] have the right to refer a dispute under such oral contract to adjudication. However, ever since this extension of the 1996 Construction Act to oral contracts was first proposed, questions have been raised in relation to the limits of an adjudicator's powers and jurisdiction in respect of such disputes. The recent case of Wycombe Demolition Ltd v Topevent Ltd [2015] EWHC 2692 (TCC)...