Tag: Statute of Repose

Claim Barred by Florida’s Construction Defect Statute of Repose? Maybe Not. Florida Court Says You Should Read the Construction Contract More Closely

Troy Vuurens | Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig | August 21, 2017 Claim professionals are often reminded that even the most meritorious claim is worthless if not filed within the applicable statute of limitations or statute of repose. In the world of construction defect claims, Florida law provides for a 10-year statute of repose. Under §… Continue reading Claim Barred by Florida’s Construction Defect Statute of Repose? Maybe Not. Florida Court Says You Should Read the Construction Contract More Closely

Florida Statutes of Limitations and Repose Governing Construction Claims Revised to Clarify Accrual Dates Effective July 1

Amandeep s. Kahlon | Buildsmart | July 6, 2017 Florida’s Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 377 providing for revisions to the Florida statutes of limitation and repose governing construction claims. The new law revises Fla. Stat. Sec. 95.11 (Limitations Other Than for the Recovery of Real Property) to clear up some confusion regarding when the… Continue reading Florida Statutes of Limitations and Repose Governing Construction Claims Revised to Clarify Accrual Dates Effective July 1

Amendment Adds Clarity to Florida’s Construction Statutes of Limitations and Repose

Timothy N. Bench | Rumberger Kirk & Caldwell | June 20, 2017 On June 14, 2017, Florida’s Governor signed into law House Bill 377, which seeks to provide clarity to when Florida’s construction statutes of limitations and repose begin to run. The existing version of the statute, § 95.11(3)(c), Florida Statutes, provides that both the… Continue reading Amendment Adds Clarity to Florida’s Construction Statutes of Limitations and Repose

Appeals Court Rules Lower Court was Wrong to Dismiss Florida Homeowner’s Construction Defect Lawsuit

Charmaine Little | Florida Record | April 24, 2017 The 5th District Court of Appeal in Florida has ruled on behalf of a Florida homeowner in a defection case that a trial court was wrong to dismiss the case. Homeowner Timothy Busch filed for an appeal with the court after the Circuit Court for Lake… Continue reading Appeals Court Rules Lower Court was Wrong to Dismiss Florida Homeowner’s Construction Defect Lawsuit

Understanding Statutes of Repose

Randy Evans, Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | Dentons | March 13, 2017 A great majority of lawyers know and understand the basics of a statute of limitation. In fact, the term appears so frequently in news reports and everyday usage that even non-lawyers generally understand its importance and the ultimate effect it can… Continue reading Understanding Statutes of Repose