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#123:  Bonding Around a Mechanic's Lien

NH Construction Law

When a general contractor or lower tier subcontractor or supplier records a mechanic’s lien attachment on property, security for the lienor’s hoped-for judgment is achieved – but often something more, and perhaps unintended, is achieved. Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. Eclipse Construction, Inc. ;

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Commercial Construction Checklist for Reviving Stalled Commercial Projects

HardHatChat

It’s not just foreclosed homes that are looking like a bargain to real estate investors in today’s market, but also distressed commercial assets. I.e., are there any subcontractors that have a lien on the project? Is the building and construction site secure ? Specifically, are the utilities secure?

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constructionattorneyblog: California: No contractual jury waiver

Construction Lawyer

The California Constitution states: Trial by jury is an inviolate right and shall be secured to all, but in a civil cause three-fourths of the jury may render a verdict. These types of waivers are usually seen in contracts where there is a disparity in bargaining positions. mechanics liens. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link].