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
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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
What Architects & Engineers Need to Know about the New Lien Law | Melissa Dewey Brumback – JDSupra
Melissa Dewey Brumback – April 8, 2013 I have previously discussed the ABCs of Lien Laws for those making claims on a project (that is, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers) and the 123s of Lien Laws for project owners. Now, time to learn some new tricks: enter, the Lien Agent. In case you’ve been hiding… Continue reading What Architects & Engineers Need to Know about the New Lien Law | Melissa Dewey Brumback – JDSupra
Virginia’s Mechanic’s Lien and the Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling
Robert K. Cox – March 25, 2013 Commentators like to discuss the possibility of a uniform, national mechanic’s lien law; some in favor, some not. Until there is a uniform mechanic’s lien law, and in our opinion there is no current groundswell for one, those of you in the construction industry must know the unique… Continue reading Virginia’s Mechanic’s Lien and the Supreme Court’s Latest Ruling