502 Construction Law (Mavko & Taitinger)

LAW502

Construction Law

(Mavko & Taitinger)

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Instructor(s): Tim Mavko & Jeremy Taitinger

Course credit: 3

Method of presentation: Lecture

METHOD OF EVALUATION

The primary method of evaluation for this course is a combination of weekly assignments worth 20% of the grade and an open-book final examination worth 80% of the grade.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An introduction to construction law, including a review of tendering, common contractual relationships (owner-architect, owner-contractor, contractor-subcontractor); common construction delivery models; review of standard construction forms; changes and delays; termination rights; warranties; indemnities; bonding and insurance; interaction with tort law; limitations of liability; builder’s lien legislation; payment terms; and dispute resolution.

SPECIAL COMMENTS

Description updated 2023-24. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.

REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY)