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Fraud as an Exception to the Economic Loss Doctrine: Changing Trends in Colorado and Tennessee

Constructlaw

But two recent state-court decisions evidence a change in that trend: Both held that the Economic Loss Doctrine bars fraud claims because parties to a commercial contract — often sophisticated and represented by counsel — allocate risk, prescribe damages, and rely on the terms of the bargain.

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What Is a Construction Punch List (And How to Improve)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Typically, construction punch lists only include small fixes, because the majority of large issues have already been fixed or addressed previously through a change order. If required, liability can be included in the contract in case a particular party does not complete their end of the bargain.

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What Is a Construction Punch List (And How to Improve)

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Typically, punch lists only include small fixes, because the majority of large issues have already been fixed or addressed previously through a change order. If required, liability can be included in the contract in case a particular party does not complete their end of the bargain.