Connecticut case illustrates the pi...

Connecticut case illustrates the pitfalls of applying these statutes to professional services

Of all the laws impacting the construction industry, none have more historic background than those that apply to liens. The first U lien law was enacted by the agency of the Maryland General Assembly in 1791 It reportedly was authored according to Thomas Jefferson.

Lien laws originally were intended to benefit laborers and mechanics engaged in construction at securing payment of their wages, and also to defend the interests of suppliers who provided materials used to improve the land.

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