Limitation and exclusion of liability

Limiting or excluding liability generally and the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977

Limiting liability by reference to a monetary amount

Limiting liability by reference to ‘net contribution’

Limiting liability by reference to particular losses or direct, indirect or consequential losses

Exclusion of liability

Limiting the time within which claims can be brought and time limits for claims

The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1994

Arguments in favour of including limits of liability

Limitation of liability in standard conditions of engagement including evaporation clauses and net contribution clauses

Net contribution where there is a contractor with design responsibility