I have written before about statutes of limitation and statutes of repose relating to construction disputes. I recently learned that these principles may not apply to a public owner’s claims against design professionals and contractors.
Statutes of limitation/repose? In its simplest terms, a statute of limitation is a time limit for bringing a lawsuit (
Where’s Waldo? The real question is, Where’s Matt? If you’ve wondered where I have been the past few days, try looking in Texas and North Carolina. I have been preparing to speak at two construction law conferences in two different states. Look closely and you might find me.
On Thursday, I will be speaking at
Just because you may win on appeal in one claim does not mean that you have properly preserved your other claims. This was a hard lesson to learn for one developer in the case of B&B Enterprises v. City of Lebanon (pdf), a decision recently issued by the Supreme Court of Tennessee on August
As I stepped out of the shower this morning, something stuck to the bottom of my foot. It was Florida. … Today’s post features an explanation of the statute of repose for construction defects.
Continue Reading It’s Puzzling: Explaining a Statute of Repose for Construction Defects
You’ve heard about Nashville’s historic flood almost six weeks ago and all the damage that it has caused to thousands of homes throughout Middle Tennessee. Just this morning, Nashville Metro government sent 305 buyout letters to homeowners whose homes were damaged within the floodway, the area where water flows most swiftly during a flood. Today’s