Julian Bailey, Emma Knight and Helena Payne | White & Case | April 4, 2019 Practical completion represents the physical completion of works on construction projects. Despite its importance, it is not a legal term of art, and whether or not practical completion has been achieved requires determination on a case-by-case basis. The recent judgment in Mears Ltd v… Continue reading When Do Defects Prevent Practical Completion?
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Patent vs. Latent Defects in California Construction Defect Litigation
Pieter M. O’Leary – November 1, 2013 Determining whether a construction defect is patent or latent plays a significant factor in determining if a claim may be barred by a statute of limitations. 1. Patent vs. Latent Defect Patent and latent defect issues arise in construction defect litigation. A latent defect is a construction… Continue reading Patent vs. Latent Defects in California Construction Defect Litigation