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Is a payment claim that uses percentages legit?

Posted By Mark Maloney  
12/02/2026
20:20 PM

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.