Legal and Regulatory
The Cure for the Common Defect: The Contractor’s Right to Cure Defective Performance
The right to cure is found in most contracts and gives a contractor the chance to fix its mistakes. Contractors should insist on right to cure when negotiating contracts with owners.
By Luke J. Farley, Sr. and Dixie T. Wells
July 28, 2020
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by Luke J. Farley, Sr.
The majority of Luke Farley’s practice is devoted to contract disputes, state and federal Miller Act claims, mechanics’ liens and OSHA citations. He also assists clients with contract negotiation and project-level advice. He is in the Raleigh, N.C. office of Ellis & Winters.
by Dixie T. Wells
Dixie Wells represents clients in lawsuits involving engineering issues, higher education law, complex commercial transactions, and products liability. She is a member of the Construction Law and Litigation Committee of the International Association of Defense Counsel. She is in the Greensboro, N.C. office of Ellis & Winters.
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