California Construction Law

by Gibbs, Kenneth C.

• ISBN13: 9780735505452
• ISBN10: 0735505454
• Edition: 16th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-11-01
• Publisher: Panel Pub

Summary

The topics in the book are organized in the same manner as they would actually arise in a construction project. First, The book deals with pre-construction issues licensing, bidding, And The formation of the construction contract. it then discusses what happens when things go wrong with breach of contract by the owner and/or the contractor. An in-depth analysis is provided with regard to claims involving delay, disruption, and acceleration. Several chapters are then devoted to statutory remedies-mechanics' liens, stop notices, and bonds both on public and private works. Finally, coverage is provided on other issues and subjects involving the construction industry, including expanding liability, home improvement contracts, bankruptcy, and alternative dispute resolution.

Table of Contents

Licensing	p. 1
Bidding	p. 35
Construction Contracts	p. 47
Breach of Contract by Owner	p. 63
Breach of Contract by Contractor	p. 73
Construction Claims	p. 83
Expanding Liability in thc Construction Industry	p. 111
Mechanics' Liens, Stop Notices, Bonds	p. 115
Stop Notices and Bonds on Public Works	p. 185
Miller Act	p. 197
Attachment	p. 201
Effective Collection Techniques	p. 207
Security Interests under the Uniform Commercial Code	p. 211
When a Subcontractor Declares Bankruptcy	p. 223
Home Improvement Contracts	p. 233
Arbitration versus Litigation	p. 241
Appendixes	p. 245
Glossary	p. 257
Table of Cases	p. 289
Index	p. 303
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