Measure of Damages
Novel Damage Theory, for Loss of Use Claim, Fails
June 27th, 2016
A developer marketed condominiums for sale. Several units were damaged by a burst water pipe, but the repaired units were eventually sold for the original price. (Insurance covered the cost of repair.) The developer then sued some of the parties invo…
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What are the Contract Damages when Construction Creates No Benefit or Improvement?
April 28th, 2016
From the Iowa Court of Appeal comes an interesting question and decision. If the construction project is not properly performed, and creates no benefit or improvement for the owner, what is the measure of the owner’s damages? The answer: the amount…
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Categories: Construction
About Stan Martin
Stan Martin holds a law degree and an undergraduate degree in architecture. He has been involved with the construction industry for more than 45 years, working in construction prior to law school and beginning his construction law practice. During his career, he has been actively involved with the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, the Boston Society of Architects, the American Arbitration Association, and the Massachusetts Building Congress.