Adjudication practice and procedure

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This subtopic provides practical guidance and precedents in relation to construction adjudication proceedings. For guidance on enforcing or challenging an adjudicator’s decision, see subtopic: Adjudication enforcement and challenges.

Practice Notes

The right to adjudicate:

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    The right to adjudicate

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    Adjudication—is there a ‘dispute’?

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    Adjudication—requirements for a ‘dispute’—key cases

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    Introduction to adjudication clauses and procedures

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    Benefits and risks of adjudication

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