Chambless • Math, P.C., lawyers in Montgomery, AL, Alabama

ADDITIONAL INSURED PROVISIONS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

When a general contractor requires a subcontractor to obtain insurance for the subcontractor's work under a construction contract, the general contractor often requires the subcontractor to include the general contractor as an additional insured under the subcontractor's insurance policy. Similarly, when an owner requires a general contractor to obtain insurance for his or her work, the owner may also require the general contractor to include the owner as an additional insured under the general contractor's insurance policy.More...

Legal Issues Concerning Limiting Legislation for Historical Properties

Certain constitutional issues arise in relation to privately owned properties that are designated "historical." Many state and local governments have taken steps to preserve these historical properties by enacting laws that limit the owner's right to maintain, use, or alter the property. The majority of local government regulations come by way of zoning ordinances.More...

Remedies for Wrongful Termination of Construction Contract

Some terminations of a construction contract are justified. However, a party who wrongfully terminates a contract will be found to have materially breached the contract. When a wrongful termination occurs, the non-terminating party may pursue various courses of action for a recovery.More...

FRAUD AND MISREPRESENTATION IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Parties to a construction contract may be entitled to a cause of action for fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. The basis for this type of action is a party's reliance upon factual representations that are made by one of the parties to the contract.More...

PRIVATIZATION OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Governments are required to provide adequate facilities for the general public and for businesses. Such facilities include telecommunications, utilities, water and sanitation, roads, airports, and seaports. Because of the costs of building such facilities, most governments have turned to the private sector for the financing, construction, and operation of the facilities. Such actions are referred to as "privatization."More...