Venue and Applicable Law in Construction Disputes in Illinois
By James M. Dash
Construction Law,
April 2024
Unless told otherwise, a contractor who works on a project probably expects that, if a dispute arises out of its compliance with the contract or payment thereunder, the dispute will be heard locally and will be governed by local law.
Second District Confirms That Receiver Certificates May Prime Prior Liens
By James M. Dash & Steven D. Mroczkowski
Construction Law,
December 2020
The appellate court recently held in REEF-PCG, LLC v. 747 Properties, LLC that debt certificates issued by a court-appointed receiver for the cost of completing construction of improvements may be entitled to a lien against the subject property that has priority over earlier liens.
Second District Confirms That Receiver Certificates May Prime Prior Liens
By James M. Dash & Steven D. Mroczkowski
Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy,
October 2020
The appellate court recently held in REEF-PCG, LLC v. 747 Properties, LLC that debt certificates issued by a court-appointed receiver for the cost of completing construction of improvements may be entitled to a lien against the subject property that has priority over earlier liens.
Extra-contractual remedies in Illinois
By James M. Dash & Steven D. Mroczkowski
Construction Law,
February 2018
Even where no express contract exists, implied contracts can be created as a result of parties’ actions.
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