Can a sub-contract incorporate liquidated damages?

JCT_Experts 5 February 2013 15:02 2

Yes, this is legally permissible, but it can often lead to complex legal ramifications should such a clause be included. All of the standard form sub-contracts only include unliquidated damages for this very reason.

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Can a sub-contract incorporate liquidated damages?

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