South Carolina Construction Law Blog
South Carolina Construction Law - Discussion of mechanic's liens, delay claims, coverage, and constr: Category Archive for Contract Law

Contract Modifications May Trigger Disruption Claims

Contractors, Remember to Perfect Your Mechanic's Lien to Stay Protected

Wrongful Conduct Found Not Covered by Insurance Policy

No-Damages-For-Delay Clause May Be Unenforceable

Short Contract Law Lesson

A Promise by E-Mail Must be Supported by Consideration

Contractors, You Cannot Contract Out of Liability for Your Own Negligence

A Contractor Must Pay a Subcontractor All Undisputed Amounts Due

Interpreting Contract Terms Concerning Allocation of Risk

Get Help with Obtaining Government Bonds

Homeowner's Refusal to Make One Payment in a Construction Installment Contract Constitutes a Substantial Breach of the Contract

Rules Established by the FAA for Vacating, Modifying, or Correcting Arbitration Awards Are the Exclusive Grounds for Modifying an Arbitration Award and Cannot be Modified by the Parties

What is Float Time, and Who Owns It?

“Or Equal” or Not

SC Supreme Court Allows Low Bidder on Government Project to Increase Bid after Bid Opening

FCC Issues Order Banning Exclusivity Contract with Cable Providers

SC Courts Will Not Enforce Arbitration of Unforseen and Outrageous Torts

New Construction Contract Documents, ConsensusDOCS, to be Released on September 28, 2007

Do You Know What the Statute of Limitations is for Your Subcontract?

BROAD “FLOW DOWN” CLAUSES CAN INCLUDE VENUE

Failure to Follow Claims Presentation Procedures in Contract Can Be Fatal to Claim

How to Take Offensive Action When a Mechanic’s Lien is Filed Against Your Property

Implied Warranties: How Simply Delivering Plans and Specifications, Agreeing to Supervise, and Offering Specialized Work Can Result in Liability.

Prompt Payment Act: S.C. Code Ann. §§ 29-6-10 to 29-6-60

Being Excused from Contractual Obligations: Unforeseen Hardship May Not Be Enough

Enforceability of Damages Clauses: Liquidated Damages are a Go, Penalties are a No.

Written Contracts are Not Always Required for Recovery

The Importance of Understanding the Law of the Jurisdiction Governing the Terms of a Contruction Contract

"Pay-If-Paid" Clauses Unenforceable per S.C. Code Ann. § 29-6-230

Exceptions to the Enforceability of “No-Damage-for-Delay” Clauses Under SC Case Law

The Importance of Filing a Notice of Project Commencement for General Contractors and Builders

About D. Ryan McCabe

I practice law with Rogers, Townsend and Thomas, PC in Columbia, South Carolina. I primarily practice in the areas of Construction Law, Community Association Law and Business Law. I am a former drywall, stucco, steel stud framing, and painting contractor. I was a USG Certified EIFS Contractor and currently hold a SC Residential Specialty Contractors license.

Contact D. Ryan McCabe

Rogers, Townsend and Thomas, PC Synergy Business Park 220 Executive Center Drive Suite 109 Columbia, South Carolina, 20210 P (803) 744-1826 M (803) 530-3084 F (803) 343-7017 rmccabe@rtt-law.com

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