Construction Law
| Doctrine of Economic Loss |
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| The doctrine of economic loss was created to limit the assertion of tort claims in areas where contract law reigned. Therefore, the doctrine generally applies to claims where the parties' rights and responsibilities are governed by a contract. Essentially, a plaintiff cannot recover in tort for a pure economic loss without claiming damage to other property or personal injury. More... |
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| Recovery for Additional Costs or Extra Work |
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| When a contractor incurs additional costs or performs extra work on a construction project, he will attempt to recover monies for the same from the owner (or the general contractor if the contractor seeking additional compensation is a subcontractor). Generally, changes or extras in the work to be performed must be agreed to in writing. More... |
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| GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
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| A global construction project is a construction project that involves parties from several different countries. An owner of a global construction project may hire general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and suppliers from different countries in order to complete the project. More... |
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| Impact Fees |
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| Municipalities assess impact fees against new land developments in order to fund the extension of public services and facilities to the development. The fee, which is paid by the developer, covers a part of the costs that the municipality will incur in providing the necessary facilities. Such facilities can include transportation lines, water and sewer systems, public thoroughfares, schools, and police and fire stations. More... |
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| Payment Affidavit |
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| When work on a construction project has been completed, the contractor will present an affidavit certifying that the work has been done and payment for such work is due. Affidavits are presented for both progress payments and when the final payment is due. The content of the payment affidavit will generally include a statement to the effect that the contractor has paid its subcontractors and suppliers. More... |
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