Violation of the manufacturer’s specifications - a defect?

Clauses in sub-contractor contracts / sale of goods law

Clauses in sub-contractor contracts

In the chain of performances under a contract for work and services, contracts between client and general contractor and contracts between general contractor and sub-contractor are separately assessed. Therefore, there exists a need for synchronization both laws.

In synchronizing performances owed, the contractual performance target and the functionality of the total performance has to be taken into consideration. In view of the decisions passed on AGBs, simple use of blanket clauses is too risky.

The completion clauses frequently used to prevent follow-up...

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