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Section 6— Compensation Events

Clause 60.1(9)

CE — Withholding Acceptance for a Reason Not Stated

Purpose

The Project Manager withholds an acceptance (other than acceptance of a quotation for acceleration or for not correcting a Defect) for a reason not stated in the contract.

Practical Application

Withholding acceptance is only legitimate for reasons stated in the contract.

Common Pitfalls

Withholding acceptance of acceleration quotations or quotations for not correcting a Defect is excluded from this event.

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