Here is another simple contract hint to remember next time you consider updating your construction agreements. Almost every builder includes an express warranty for labor and workmanship. But is it working the way you want it to?[...]
Archive for the ‘Litigating Your Contract’ Category
July 7th, 2011 - 10:16 am § in Contract Drafting, Contracts, Litigating Your Contract, Managing Risks, Standard Provisions
Use Your Construction Warranty To The Benefit Of Both Parties
June 28th, 2011 - 9:21 am § in Construction Liability, Construction News, Contract Drafting, Contracts, Litigating Your Contract, Standard Provisions
The Big Talk on Notice In Contracts
Here is my reading suggestion for the day. John Ahlers, over at Ahlers and Cressman PLLC, recently published a two-part article on judicial interpretation of written notice requirements. If you know Washington construction law, you probably know that there is a very popular debate on this iss[...]
Challenges of Construction Litigation: Big Picture, Small Picture
Timothy R. Hughes, Esq. & LEED AP, is a Shareholder in the law firm of Bean Kinney & Korman, P.C. in Arlington, Virginia. A construction, real estate and business attorney and LEED Accredited Professional, he was recognized as a “Leader in the Law” in 2010 by Virginia Law[...]
January 27th, 2011 - 10:06 am § in Construction Liability, Contracts, Litigating Your Contract, Managing Risks, Standard Provisions
Reminder: Follow Your Contract’s Written Requirements
Its Thursday and that calls for a quick late week reminder. If you’re a contractor, you should know this: A court will read and enforce your contract – so read before you react.[...]
October 27th, 2010 - 5:55 am § in Case Law, Construction Defect, Construction Liability, Contract Drafting, Contracts, Litigating Your Contract
Contractor Loses Bout With Subcontractor When Written Contract Found Insufficient
I ran across a court opinion that I thought was of interest to contractors not putting their agreement down in writing. It might also be of interest to all contractors, because the court found that a purported written contract didn’t cover the work. The Court in Harbor Homes v. Anthony [...]
August 24th, 2010 - 7:00 am § in Case Law, Contracts, Legislation & Law, Liens & UCC, Litigating Your Contract, Litigating Your Lien
Division 1 Takes on Lien Issues – Offers Perspective on Controversial Williams v. Athletic Field Ruling
Division 1 took on two very intriguing issues in the lien world: (1) reformation of lien releases based on mistake and (2) the ruling in Williams v. Athletic Field. The ruling in North Coast Electric Company v. Seattle Construction Services, Et Al. is a great read for any construction lawyer, contra[...]
