Promissory Estoppel
A Promise to Pay Doesn’t Extend Lien Deadlines
January 24th, 2018
Mechanic’s lien rights arise from the laws of each state; there is no common-law right to unilaterally lien someone else’s property. As such, compliance with statutory requirements and deadlines is paramount. Thus, when an owner promised to pay a…
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Categories: Construction
When Does the Sub’s Bid Become Binding? Yet Again.
June 19th, 2016
Once again, the courts have been called upon to decide whether a GC and sub had a binding commitment – or not – after a failed negotiation while a project was underway. This time it was a curtain wall sub for an 18-story office building in Milwau…
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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.