Holman Construction Limited v Delta Timber Company Limited - [1972] NZLR 1081

Tort — Nature of torts — Distinction between actions of tort and actions of contract — Subcontractor tendering price for material to contractor — Contractor successfully tendering for head contract on subcontractor's price — Subcontractor revoking tender before acceptance by contractor — Contractor paying more for materials — No duty on subcontractor to make careful estimate for tender price.