Tag Archives: Loudoun County Virginia

Another Exception to Fraud and Contract Don’t Mix

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Christopher G. Hill • 2 Comments

Construction, Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2013-05-27 09:00:37.

Map of Virginia highlighting Loudoun County (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here at Construction Law Musings, we’ve discussed the fact that, in Virginia, the “economic loss rule” generally renders claims of fraud and construction contracts like oil and water. This is true in most states, including Florida.

What this means is that as a general rule where any party is supposed to perform under a contract, and fails to do so, the Virginia courts will dismiss a fraud claim out of a desire to avoid turning any breach of contract (read “broken promise”) case into a claim for fraud. As you have likely gathered by the title of this post, there are exceptions. One is a properly plead Virginia Consumer Protection Act (“VCPA”) claim.

In Contracts, One Word Makes All the Difference

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Christopher G. Hill • 32 Comments

Construction Law, Contracts

Originally posted 2011-06-16 08:24:44. Here at Musings, I sometimes feel as if I am beating the “contract is king” drum to death. However, each time I start to get this feeling, a new case out of either the Virginia state courts or the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals here in Richmond reminds me that we

Site Contractors, Be Careful When Apportioning Your Mechanic’s Liens

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Christopher G. Hill • 2 Comments

Business of Construction, Construction Law, Mechanic's Liens

Mechanic’s liens are near and dear to our hearts here at Construction Law Musings. Mechanic’s liens are a great weapon in the toolbox of any construction contractor in Virginia. However, the rules for perfection of these liens are strict and failing to follow them to the letter will cause the lien to be thrown out.

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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.

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