Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog

The Basics of Construction Bonding

Posted in Bid Bonds,Payment Bonds,Performand Bonds by Blue Blog on the August 2nd, 2018
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When new clients contact us, they frequently have questions regarding bonds used on construction projects; they want to know their rights and obligations under payment bonds and performance bonds.  Sometimes performance or payment bonds are required by law; other times, they are are the option of the project owner or general contract.  Today, we have
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Payment Bonds, Bid Bonds & Performance Bonds In GA & AL

Posted in Bid Bonds,Payment Bonds,Performand Bonds by Administrator on the March 9th, 2018
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Today, we are giving our staff a break by inviting Kristin Bradley with SuretyBonds.com to write a guest post on the different types of bonds required in Georgia & Alabama.  You know, the legal disclaimer that we have to make….we are not responsible for the contents and claims of this article or the company or
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Waiver of Sovereign Immunity in Georgia Contract Claims

Posted in Case Law,Performand Bonds,Public Works Projects by Blue Blog on the October 1st, 2014
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Georgia Construction Contract Claims On September 22, the Supreme Court of Georgia ruled that the state’s sovereign immunity is waived for a surety’s claim against a contract with the state in State of Georgia Department of Corrections v. Developers Surety and Indemnity Company. What is Sovereign Immunity? Generally, sovereign immunity protects the state and other
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