Deck 13: Construction Law

Question 1

Which of the following would not generally be addressed by a Federal, State or Local statute?

A) Control of Architectural or Engineering licensing
B). Laws for filing a Mechanic's lien
C) The determination of builder's negligence
D) The establishment of local Building codes
E) All of the above would be addressed by a Federal, State of Local statute

Answer 1

The determination of builder's negligence

Question 2

The purpose of a???? is to provide leverage to a trade contractor to receive payment for goods and services provided in the construction of a building project.

A) Building code
B) Builder's license
C) Business Tort
D) Mechanics' Lien

Answer 2

Mechanics' Lien

Question 3

The court of final appeal is usually the Supreme Court.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A -------------establishes a specific time frame in which a lawsuit must occur. After this milestone is reached a designer or contractor's liability ends and no legal action can take place.

A) Statue of Limitations
B) Statue of Repose
C) Liquidated damage clause
D) Business Tort
E) None of the above

Question 5

In general slander is an untrue written statement causing damage to another, while libel is an untrue oral statement.

Question 6

A contract may be written or oral, but is only formed when there is an offer to do something that is accepted by another party and is supported by consideration.

Question 7

All parties to a contract must have the capacity to contract. That means that they must????

A) be of legal age.
B) be of sound mind.
C) have the financial wherewithal.
D) have signed a tender offer.
E) $\mathbf{a}$ and $\mathbf{b}$ only.

Question 8

The statue of frauds requires that certain contracts, such as wills, be in writing.

Question 9

A(n) ???? is an order by the court prohibiting one party from taking certain actions such as commencing work on a construction project.

A) punitive delay
B) stop work order
C) injunction
D) local statute
E) none of the above

Question 10

What is the term for the empanelling of a team of professionals on a project early for the purpose of providing assistance in the early stages of dispute? These professionals often issue decisions, though not binding, may be accepted by the parties.

A) Alternative dispute resolution
B) Dispute resolution board
C) Mediation
D) Partnering
E) None of the above