Is a payment claim that uses percentages legit?
last week in Bridgeman Agencies v S.E. QLD Plumbing, the Supreme Court of QLD once again took a practical approach. The key takeaway? Context is king! While simply saying "5% of the work is done" might be too vague, if the majority of the claim is clear, the entire claim can still be valid.
It’s a good reminder, following E Home Construction v GCB Constructions in 2020, that courts often favor a common-sense approach over getting lost in the weeds.