Legalese Mark Klimt explains how plain English can prevent you forking; out for contractors7 mistakes

摘要

A common argument between client and architect when negotiating appointment terms or collateral warranties is the inclusion of a net contributions clause. These clauses are designed to counter the common law rule of joint and several liability, which fixes each party who has contributed to a loss with potential responsibility for the full loss (for example if the other parties are no longer available). The net contributions clause is intended to ensure that the architect is only liable for that part of the joint loss which they have actually caused.