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02Oct

New Georgia law confines statutory lien waivers to a claimant’s lien rights

On August 5, 2020, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law a revised version of Georgia’s mechanics’ and materialmen’s lien statute. Under the new law, a claimant’s submission of a statutory lien waiver will only impact that claimant’s lien rights, and the waiver will not extend to any available contractual rights or remedies. ...
By: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-georgia-law-confines-statutory-lien-35398/

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