Legal and Regulatory
Contractor’s Defense of Premature Miller Act Payment Bond Claims
On federal projects, subcontractors can make a payment bond claim if the contractor fails to pay them. However, a contractor’s surety cannot rely on a conditional payment clause to defend against the claim.
By James McLaughlin and Brian A. Wolf
October 16, 2021
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by James McLaughlin
James McLaughlin concentrates his practice in the areas of Construction Law and litigation. He is in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida office of Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP.
by Brian A. Wolf
Brian A. Wolf is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office of Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP. Wolf is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar and AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He can be reached at bawolf@smithcurrie.com. Learn more: www.smithcurrie.com.
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