By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801.365.1021 [email protected] In Utah, a construction lien is a valuable tool for any contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who does not receive payment for work it performs on a construction project. If the party who contracted for the work refuses or is unable to pay, the construction lien provides a second route Read More
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] In prior articles, I explained four general steps to preserving and enforcing a construction lien (also known as a mechanic’s lien) in Utah. These steps include: 1) filing a preliminary notice; 2) recording a notice of construction lien; 3) filing a lawsuit and recording a lis pendens; and 4) Read More
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt 801-365-1021 [email protected] When selling goods, a seller can exclude all warranties if it includes the correct language in the sale documents. If the buyer agrees to this language by signing the sale contract, under Utah law, the seller is usually prevented from later claiming that the goods were defective or that Read More
