Thomas G. Cronin – May 21, 2014 The Illinois Appellate Court recently affirmed summary judgment against a contractor on the validity of its mechanic’s lien, finding that the contractor failed to comply with a simple — but costly — requirement provided for under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act (770 ILCS 60/1 et seq. (West 2004)).… Continue reading Illinois Court Throws Down Hammer on Contractor’s Ability to Recover Fees
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Florida Construction Liens: Qualifying As A “Materialman” Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law
W. Mason – March 17, 2014 Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law, a “materialman” is a person who furnishes materials under contract to the owner, contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor on the site of the improvement or for direct delivery to the site of the improvement. A materialman may deliver specially fabricated materials off the site of… Continue reading Florida Construction Liens: Qualifying As A “Materialman” Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law
Lien Equals Security Interest, but Lien Does Not Equal Proof of Amount Due
Stanley A. Martin – November 20, 2013 A lien claimant has learned the hard way that proof of the amount due must be established at trial, and one cannot simply rely on the existence of the lien claim to prove what is due. Absent the necessary proof, the lien will be dismissed. Mechanic’s liens are… Continue reading Lien Equals Security Interest, but Lien Does Not Equal Proof of Amount Due
Bond Principal Necessary On A Mechanic’s Lien Claim
Christopher G. Hill – June 5, 2013 As anyone that reads my construction law blog knows, mechanic’s liens are a big part of the Virginia landscape for a construction attorney like me. One option for dealing with a mechanic’s lien here in Virginia that we have not discussed but so often is the ability to… Continue reading Bond Principal Necessary On A Mechanic’s Lien Claim