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Extension of time definition

What does Extension of time mean? An extension of time (EOT) is the contractual mechanism in a construction contract by which the completion date is moved, giving the contractor longer to finish the works without liability for delay or liquidated damages for the extended period. It is not defined by legislation; its scope and procedure are set by the building contract (for example JCT/SBCC, NEC, RIAI and Irish Public Works Contracts) and informed by case law on the prevention principle and time at large. Typically, the contractor must give prompt notice of delay and prove that a specified delay event (often called a relevant event or...

Precedent letter responding to opponent's extension request for compliance with rules, practice directions or court orders, with refusal, counter-proposal, conditional consent, costs and unless order options

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[ insert name and address of the claimant or the claimant’s Legal representative ]

[ insert date ]

[ Claimant v Defendant—Case number ]

Dear [ insert organisation name ]

Thank you for your letter dated [ insert date ] seeking extra time for [ describe the length of the extension requested and the step to be taken ].

[ Either: We have reviewed your request and are unable to agree. [ Provide reasons for refusal ] OR explain why the period requested is too long and put forward a shorter timetable ] OR We have considered the request and will agree subject to these conditions:

Your client shall pay our client’s costs arising from this request [ in the sum of £… ] within [ ] days of this letter.

AND/OR

All directions in the order of [ insert name ] dated [ date ] are extended correspondingly so that:
1. Witness statements will be exchanged by 4pm on [ date ]….
2. Expert reports will be exchanged by 4pm on [ date ]….

AND/OR

This extension shall be the subject of an unless order so that, if your client fails to comply, the following consequence will apply: [ insert desired consequence ].

Yours faithfully...

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