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Principle of the week
"FIDIC-style EOT clauses require timely notice — silence operates as waiver of the claim."
SJC/COM/2026/117
Commercial
Court of Appeal
Extension-of-time waiver in construction contracts
- Ruling date
- 2026-06-14
- Branch
- Commercial
4
Total principles
1
Commercial
1
Civil
4
This year
SJC/COM/2026/117
Commercial
Court of Appeal
2026-06-14Extension-of-time waiver in construction contracts
Legal principle
"FIDIC-style EOT clauses require timely notice — silence operates as waiver of the claim."
SJC/CIV/2026/094
Civil
Primary Court
2026-05-28Void eviction orders under Article 34
Legal principle
"Landlord's notice period is non-derogable; premature orders are void even when arrears exist."
SJC/FAM/2026/033
Family
Family Court
2026-04-05Best-interest test in custody
Legal principle
"Schooling continuity outweighs prior custody arrangement when contested by the primary caregiver."
SJC/LAB/2026/072
Labor
Primary Court
2026-04-22End-of-service gratuity on voluntary resignation
Legal principle
"Resignation before contract end does not forfeit gratuity accrued for completed service years."