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Section 107 of the 1996 Act has the effect that statutory provisions for adjudication apply “… only where the construction contract is in writing …”.

For nearly 8 months I have been receiving regular correspondence from a particular respondent in an adjudication where RICS nominated the adjudicator. From day 1 my correspondent has been simply adamant there was never a contract in writing, and therefore no adjudication could take place.