John Mark Goodman and Joe Mack Curry II | BuildSmart Most legally enforceable contracts are formed the old-fashioned way: offer and acceptance. Courts will sometimes enforce promises without traditional offer and acceptance where one party has justifiably relied on the other party’s promise. This alternative route to contract formation is called promissory estoppel. While the law varies from… Continue reading Holding Subcontractors to Their Bid: The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
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Chapter 1: The Bid
The Cromeens Law Firm Chapter 1 The Bid “I did not agree to do the electrical work. I never agree to do the electrical work.” That’s what Josh from Super Door Subcontractor told me after the general contractor on his community college project had sent him a notice of default letter. The letter demanded that… Continue reading Chapter 1: The Bid
Key Changes To Ohio Construction Law For Certain Public Entities Beginning October 3, 2023
Laura J. Bowman, Mark Evans PE, Brock Miskimen, Casey Rieth and Leah Thorsen | Bricker Graydon Effective October 3, 2023, the threshold amount for rejecting bids when they exceed the original construction estimate will increase for certain Ohio public entities. Previously, Ohio Revised Code (ORC)153.12 specified that no public owner, including the State of Ohio… Continue reading Key Changes To Ohio Construction Law For Certain Public Entities Beginning October 3, 2023
Pre-Bid Documents and Estimates Can’t Be Hidden Behind the Curtain in Disputed Delay Claims
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law With the kids off for spring break this week, we nestled around the big screen for a family favorite. “The Great Oz has spoken! . . . Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” My littlest chuckled. Just like the old man who couldn’t hide behind… Continue reading Pre-Bid Documents and Estimates Can’t Be Hidden Behind the Curtain in Disputed Delay Claims