Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog Those of you in the construction industry know that the two primary statutes of limitation are the 4-year year statute of limitations for patent defects and 10-year statute of limitations for latent defects. Both statutes begin to run on “substantial completion.” In Hensel Phelps Construction Co. v. Superior Court… Continue reading Contract’s Definition of “Substantial Completion” Does Not Apply to Third Party for Purposes of SOL, Holds Court of Appeal
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Construction Law – What to Know About Substantial Performance
J. Norman Stark | December 12, 2016 In every construction contract and construction project, the term “substantial performance” is frequently referred to as “substantial completion”. This term, derived from custom and judicial precedent, rather than statutes, provides that when the work has been completed, even imperfectly, such performance warrants payment. In construction claims, most legal… Continue reading Construction Law – What to Know About Substantial Performance
Colorado Court of Appeals Defines “Substantially Complete” for Subcontractors’ Work so as to Shorten the Period of Time in Which They Can Be Sued
David M. McLain | Colorado Construction Litigation | October 10, 2016 Over the past few years, there has been a battle raging on in district courts and arbitration hearing rooms throughout Colorado regarding when a subcontractor’s work is to be deemed “substantially complete” for purposes of triggering Colorado’s six-year statute of repose. C.R.S. § 13-80-104… Continue reading Colorado Court of Appeals Defines “Substantially Complete” for Subcontractors’ Work so as to Shorten the Period of Time in Which They Can Be Sued