While neither of the recent cases discussed below establishes new law, they serve as good reminders of principles and requirements that can be important to participants in construction projects in Tennessee. The first case,...more
9/21/2020
/ Appeals ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Homeowners ,
Oral Contracts ,
State and Local Government ,
Subcontractors ,
Time is of the Essence ,
Unlicensed Contractors
This Construction Law Alert highlights some of the significant Tennessee state and federal decisions affecting the construction industry from the past year.
Holdback Payments Are Not Retainage -
Tennessee’s Prompt Pay...more
1/15/2020
/ Bad Faith ,
Breach of Contract ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
General Contractors ,
Homeowners ,
Property Owners ,
Question of Fact ,
Retainage ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Subcontractors
With the close of the latest Tennessee legislative session, this Construction Law Alert discusses newly enacted statutes and significant legal issues affecting the construction industry in Tennessee. The goal is to provide...more