Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the architect was liable for delay damages despite other works and the owner's orders
Decisione estratta
The architect remained liable because he had accepted a binding completion deadline and had a duty to warn the client once timely completion became doubtful.
Motivazione estratta
An agreed completion date binds the architect like a cost cap; if timely completion is endangered, he must investigate and inform the client so protective measures can be taken. The appellant failed to show any arbitrary fact-finding undermining the finding that he had repeatedly assured adherence to the deadline.