SUBCONTRACTOR STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH A “PAY-IF-PAID” AND “PAY-WHEN-PAID” CLAUSES IN MARYLAND AND DC: Contract Interpretation, Prevention Doctrine, Mechanics’ Liens, Payment Bonds, Little Miller Act and Miller Act Claims. - COWIE LAW GROUP, P.C
This article discusses legal strategies for subcontractors dealing with a “pay-if-paid” and “pay-when-paid” clauses in payment disputes with contractors on Maryland and Washington DC construction projects. These legal strategies, discussed below, include Contract Interpretation, Prevention Doctrine, Mechanics’ Liens, Payment Bonds and Miller Act / Little Miller Act Claims. Background: “Pay-if-Paid” and “Pay-when-Paid” Clauses In a […]
Nicholas Cowie
