Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

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Another Way a Mechanic’s Lien Protects You

Originally posted 2016-09-14 09:29:29. Here at Construction Law Musings, we have discussed mechanic’s lien law in Virginia on multiple occasions.  We have discussed everything from the very picky nature of the perfection and enforcement of these liens to the changes that the Virginia General Assembly periodically makes to these requirements and how to defend against

Bond Principal Necessary on a Mechanic’s Lien Claim

Originally posted 2013-10-23 09:15:48. As anyone that reads this construction law blog knows, mechanic’s liens are a big part of the Virginia landscape for a construction attorney like me. One option for dealing with a mechanic’s lien here in Virginia that we have not discussed but so often is the ability to “bond off” a

Sometimes You Get Away with Default (but don’t count on it)

As an almost universal rule here in Virginia, failing to show up for court or respond to a lawsuit is a bad idea.  Consequences include default judgment against you without the right to defend or make your case.  Courts simply enter judgment and the consequences of that judgment will follow. However, and as is often

An Interesting Take on Unjust Enrichment from the Virginia Supreme Court

Construction jobs involve numerous contractual relationships between and among general contractors, suppliers, architects, and subcontractors (to name a few of the relationships).  In most cases, aside from exceptions such as mechanic’s liens, the concept of contractual privity keeps those “lower” on the contractual chain from jumping over the party with whom that company has a