Introduction
Williams v Roffey Bros. is a leading case in English contract law. The appellant is Williams and the respondent is Roffey Bros. & Nicholls (contractors)Ltd.
Facts
In September 1985, the building contractor, Roffey Bros. & Nicholls Ltd., entered into a contract with Shepherds Bush Housing Association Ltd. to refurbish a block of flat, Twynholm Mansions, Lillie Road, London SW 6, and became is the main contractors for the works. Williams, the carpenter, was engaged to carry out the carpentry work of the 27 refurbished flats. Williams was originally engaged on three separate subcontracts, however, there are all superseded by a writing subcontract made on 21 January 1986.…