Vexatious Lawsuits

Vexatious Lawsuits Key Takeaways Words of warning to lien claimants. The court in Lazi Ventures Inc. v. Carter[1]describes conduct that lien claimants should avoid or risk losing their claim for lien. First, a lien claim may be discharged, even if the lien claim has merit, if the court determines the claimant’s lawsuit is a vexatious […]

Lien Rights of a Dissolved Corporation

A Dissolved Corporation May Lose its Lien Rights Key TakeawayFailing to comply with corporate administrative filing procedures, even failures arising through innocent mistake or inadvertence, can severely prejudice your lien rights. For example, a failure to pay corporate filing fees may result in the dissolution of a corporation. Because a dissolved corporation is not a […]

Entitlement to Extras on a Fixed Price Contract

“Fixed Price” or “Not Fixed Price”? That is the question. Key Takeaway Unless there is evidence to the contrary, an agreement for the construction of a home for a stated price will likely be considered to be a fixed price contract, rather than a budget for a cost+ contract, and the onus of proving entitlement […]