Home Builder abandoned construction and I was seriously injured checking out home , Are they still liable?

In addition to general tort claims, many construction contracts provide that the contractor is responsible to keep the project clean and free of...

How can I encourage construction bond company to settle dispute in timely manner?

I am assuming that you are referencing a license bond and not a payment bond. The license bond will have a maximum penal sum of $7,500 (despite...

I am in a contract with a licensed general contractor. I have an agreed upon final payment coming due when work is complete.

A private project (such as a home) is generally structured differently than a public works project and is contract driven. Often, an owner will...

By accepting partial settlement from a bond company/surety, do I give up rights to recover additional damages from the surety?

It appears that the surety is paying you an undisputed amount and acknowledging that there is still an outstnding disputed sum to be resolved. ...

Can a material supplier file a prelim if all materials were picked up by the contractor (not delivered to jobsite)?

The answer to your question is yes, but I believe you are intending to ask a different question. Any potential claimant may serve a 20 day...

I have a lien filed based on the Miller Act against a government project. Once the company received notification of the lien,

Technically, you cannot "lien" a Federal project. A lien (Mechanics' lien) is reserved for private works projects. Nontheless, assuming that all...

There may be different rules governing commercial projects versus residential projects. For instance, in California, a residential contractor's...

You would be permitted to file a proposed order with the court (generally the prevailing party on the motion/demurrer would be requested to submit...

Can I send more interrogatories and document requests?

That may depend. If the opposing party raised objections to your interrogatories and document requests, and you did not file a motion to compel...

Deaful judgement

Assuming that you have been served with the lawsuit and that a proof of service is on file with the court, the court will often not take any action...