Notice-Condition Precedent to Claim

I agree with you.Yes, it very much depends on how certain clauses may be helpful to the Contractor to argue and defend his case .The claim put up with out notice,if admitted for discussion, can be undoubtedly taken up with client/PMC for further deliberation to explain the circumstances which prevented the Contractor to notify the client in time .It will largely depend upon a) Client's satisfaction on his project performance 2) will to accommodate and hear the contractor's arguments 3) Interpersonal relations/rapport the Contractor has been able to establish with project participants/Stakeholders and finally conceding to the argument and admitting the claim.It all depends on the frame of mind of the Client/PMC under such condition.