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#127:  Subcontract "Flow Down" of Prime Contract Terms

NH Construction Law

Commercial construction subcontracts frequently incorporate by reference provisions of the prime contract between the owner and the general contractor, often with language requiring the subcontractor to assume toward the general contractor all duties owed by the general contractor to the owner. Weatherguard Roofing Co. Ward Construction Co.,

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#65:  Unjust Enrichment Recovery for Verbal Change Orders

NH Construction Law

of the A201 (2007) is typical: “A Change Order is a written instrument prepared by the Architect and signed by the Owner, Contractor and Architect.” “Parties to a contract can not, even by an express provision in that contract, deprive themselves of the power to alter or vary or discharge it by subsequent agreement.

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#98:  Good Faith Limits on Termination for Convenience

NH Construction Law

Such a provision was part of a commercial painting subcontract in Hate to Paint, LLC v. This clause was in the parties’ agreement: TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The General Contractor may terminate the Contract for convenience upon three (3) days prior written notice. Ambrose Development, LLC , No.

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Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Arbitrators award attorneys fees, contract notwithstanding » December 28, 2007. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. 2007 WL 3046273 (S.D. December 28, 2007 in arbitration | Permalink.

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#75:  Recovery for Defective Work After Termination for Convenience

NH Construction Law

Many contracts specify that an owner may terminate a contractor, and many subcontracts specify that a contractor may terminate a subcontractor, either for cause (i.e., 2d 658 (2007) (“[w]here [defendant] elects to terminate for convenience., for breach) or for “convenience” (i.e., without breach). 3d 905, 839 N.Y.S.2d

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Federal Court dismisses sub's claim against GC because of arbitration

Construction Lawyer

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate. April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment.

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