Legal and Regulatory

Liquidated Damages: A Dangerous Afterthought

Liquidated damages are a substitute for the “actual damages” an owner would otherwise be able to recover in the event of an unexcused project delay. They are intended to provide a measure of damages that otherwise would be difficult and costly to ascertain.
By Trevor B. Potter
December 4, 2018
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by Trevor B. Potter

Trevor B. Potter is a litigation associate in the Orange County, Calif. office of Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, a full-service law firm focused on real estate. Trevor is an experienced construction lawyer that represents owners and contractors in a wide range of disputes, with a particular emphasis on the litigation of construction claims involving project delay and cost overruns. Trevor’s state and federal trial court practice also includes real estate, real property and business disputes. Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP is a full-service law firm focused on real estate.

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