Sharing the Pain

Construction Law

There can be many side agreements and understandings during the course of construction.  If you do not properly document them, however, they may not be enforceable. Facts: Chateau Granville Partnership v. Chateau Granville Inc., et al. involved a dispute between the owners of the Chateau Granville Hotel (“Chateau”) and the construction manager it hired for a renovation…

When is a Deal, a Deal?

Construction Law

When negotiating a building contract, it can sometimes be difficult to identify the exact moment when a deal has been reached.   Sometimes, a person may feel like a “handshake deal” is not a deal at all, but simply a friendly conversation.  In Rivera v Metropolitan Construction Ltd., the Court provided some guidance for determining when a legally…