Get the latest updates in construction law. Breach of contract, negligence, warranties, consumer protection claims, and lien and bond claims are addressed in this series.
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Attorney Tim Crenshaw will give you an overview of breach of contract claims for both filing a lawsuit and defending a lawsuit. Some topics discussed include: contract clauses, damages, and typical defenses.
In order to increase the likelihood of recovery, attorneys who are involved in construction litigation have turned to claims of negligence. Many courts including the courts of Tennessee allow recovery on claims for a party's negligent conduct on a construction project, even where no privity of contract exists. Attorney Beth Stengel will discuss Advantages of the Negligence Claim, Erosion Privity Requirement, Relationship of Tort Duty to Contractual Obligations, Persons to Whom the Duty is Owed, and Theories of Tort Liability.
In this presentation attorney Bryan Thomas will talk about Warranties as they relate to construction claims. Some topics discussed include: Warranty basics, Express Warranties, Implied Warranties, Limitation and Remedies, and Warrant Periods vs. SOR/SOL.
In this presentation you will get an overview of the Contractor's Licensing Act and the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act as it relates to unlicensed contractors.
In this presentation you will get an overview of Lien Claims and Lien Enforcement Actions when representing an unpaid contractor or supplier. Attorney Time Gibbons will discuss the Lien Law, Lien Notices, Lien Enforcement Actions, and the use of Bonds.
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