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Exculpatory Language
Exculpatory Language
The Board frowns upon the use of exculpatory language and has held that even unmistakable contract language in which the government seeks to disclaim responsibility for data does not lessen the right of contractor reliance. Whiting-Turner/a.l. Johnson Joint Venture, GSBCA No. 15401, 02 – 1 BCA ¶ 31708; C & L Construction Company, Inc., ASBCA Nos. 22993, 23040, 81 – 1 BCA 14,943.
Updated: August 2, 2018
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