‘When a Contract is Just a Message Away: Lessons from Jaevee Homes v Fincham’

The Technology and Construction Court’s judgment in Jaevee Homes Ltd v Fincham (t/a Fincham Demolition) [2025] EWHC 942 (TCC) marks yet another pivotal moment in the evolution of contract formation doctrine in the digital age. While the case centres on payment mechanics under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, its broader implications resonate far beyond the construction sector. It is a cautionary tale – rooted in a few informal WhatsApp messages – that reminds commercial actors of the legal potency of casual digital exchanges … (more)

[Aygün Mammadzada, IISTL Blog, 8 May 2025]

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