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07Jan

Trial Court Strictly Construes Massachusetts Prompt Pay Law Against Owner

Murtha Cullina | | Return|
This first known decision interpreting the statute clarifies the consequences of an Owner’s failure to properly reject applications for payment. A recent first-of-its-kind ruling from the Massachusetts Superior Court provides a critical lesson for project owners and contractors concerning the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act (the “Prompt Pay Act”)....
By: Murtha Cullina
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/trial-court-strictly-construes-7330771/

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