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Levelset
MAY 20, 2022
Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise. The federal government (and most states) explicitly prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property. If payment problems come up, contractors file claims against this payment bond , not the property itself.
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
In a payment dispute between the subcontractor and contractor, the contractor argued that the “pay if paid” clause provided an absolute defense to payment. The subcontractor argued that the prime contract between the owner and the contractor defined the cost of work to include “payments made” to subcontractors. However, in Thomas J.
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Best Practices Construction Law
MAY 14, 2012
35, (2011), the Arizona Court of Appeals held that the defense of lack of licensure could be waived if not timely and appropriately raised in an arbitration proceeding. The Court also reasoned that even if it was a quantum meruit claim the amount was not liquidated or still in dispute until an award was made and thus fees are not recoverable.
Construction Lawyer
MAY 21, 2009
The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. May 21, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. Francis , No.
Construction and Infrastructure Law
JUNE 11, 2018
A recent California case may force engineering, procurement and construction companies doing business with foreign suppliers to reconsider—and maybe rewrite—their contracts. Article 10 of the Convention allows contracting states to permit service by mail; and it allows them to object to service by mail. Construction litigators beware!
Construction Lawyer
APRIL 20, 2009
The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. « Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect | Main. | » April 20, 2009. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri.
Construction Marketing Ideas
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
The Cobb Law Group ‘s blog: Georgia Construction, Bond and Lien Law Blog , has been a finalist in previous Best Construction Blog competitions , and continues to provide a combination of solid legal advice and more general commentary, some of which is more lighthearted than the blog’s necessarily serious primary topic.
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