This paper will outline the provisions and objects of the Contracts (Third Parties Act) 1999 and address four areas in relation to the Act.

... The Contracts (Right of Third Parties) Act 1999 LLM Student Number: 200193312 The Contracts (Right of Third Parties) Act 1999 Introduction: This paper will outline the provisions and objects of the Contracts (Third Parties Act) 1999 and address four areas in relation to the Act. 1. Will the Act achieve its objectives? 2. Should the legislation, with suitable modifications be introduced to Scotland? 3. In the absence of such legislation what contractual provisions may be inserted into construction contracts to which Scots Law applies? 4. What are the implications for Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 under Scots and English Law, if different? Before addressing the above, it might prove beneficial to briefly outline the law in relation to this area prior to 1999. Background: A contract creates enforceable rights and duties between the parties to its formation. A contract is a relationship that is exclusive to the parties who made the contract. This

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