We live in a world of e-mails, IMs, texts, Snapchats, TikToks, Instagrams and the occasional fax. Although information is transmitted instantaneously in today’s environment, proof of receipt of that information (often called “Notice”) remains subject to some very strict rules imposed by contract, case law or statute.
Notice of Claims. In a transportation case involving
I just blogged about asking for what you want and the importance of complying with notice provisions in pursuing a construction claim. A court in Oklahoma just reminded me that not all claims require notice. Here’s what I mean.
In WinCo Foods, LLC v. Crossland Construction Co., No. CIV-18-175-HE (Nov. 21, 2019) (PDF), the
I was tucking in my Power Ranger last night when he asked me, "Dad, if the clock is unplugged, does time stand still?" I was awed by the brilliant question by this six-year-old mind. "Of course not," I responded. "Okay, Dad. Goodnight." As simple as that, my genius went to sleep.
On a construction