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Notice givers take care – ignore the contract at your peril

Published on 29 August 2019. By Geraldine Elliott, Partner and Tim Potts, Associate

The Court of Appeal has confirmed in Stobart Group Ltd & Anor v William Stobart & Anor [1] that an objective test will be applied when assessing whether a unilateral contractual notice has been validly given. This decision also provides a cautionary reminder of the consequences of a party's failure to comply strictly with contractual notice provisions. [1] [2019] EWCA Civ 1376

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