Another chapter in the long running litigation in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) between Multiplex and CBUK closed this week, with Mr Justice Jackson handing down judgment requiring CBUK to pay Multiplex £6.1 million and 20% of Multiplex's costs, which are estimated to be in excess of £9 million since June 2006.

The dispute does not decide new law, but reinforces the TCC's robust approach to case management and provides guidance on dealing with witness evidence that mixes fact and opinion.

PLC Construction thanks Lucy Garrett, junior counsel for CBUK, for her contribution to this update.

Note added 24.02.10: the Court of Appeal has allowed appeals on three of the grounds it was asked to consider (see Legal update, Appeals allowed in Multiplex v Cleveland Bridge).