Construction disputes : practice guide with forms

Authors:Thomas J. Kelleher, Brian G. Corgan, William E. Dorris

Edition:2nd ed View all formats and editions

Series:

Construction law library

Genre:Blank forms

Physical Description:2 volumes (xxviii, 983 pages) : illustrations, forms ; 26 cm.

ISBN:

9780735530089, 9780735536258, 9780735536265, 0735530084, 0735536252, 0735536260

OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:50228594

Subjects:

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Construction contracts

Construction contracts United States

Construction contracts United States Forms

Construction industry Law and legislation

Construction industry Law and legislation United States

Construction industry Law and legislation United States Forms

United States

Contents:

Preface

xxiii

Acknowledgments

xxv

About the Editors

xxvii

VOLUME 1

Initial Client Interview

(32)

Introduction

(1)

Obtaining Preliminary Information

(1)

Project Delivery Techniques and Relationships

(8)

Pre-Conference Document Review

(1)

Location, Attendees, and Documents

(4)

Licensing, Registration, and Qualification Requirements

(2)

Satisfying Notice Requirements

(6)

Preliminary Legal Issues

(3)

Establishing a Game Plan

(1)

Experts---Early Involvement

(1)

Checklist for Initial Interviews

(4)

Risk Analysis

(70)

Introduction

(6)

Financial Risks

(19)

Risk of Delays

(6)

Differing Site Conditions

(4)

Environmental Risks

(10)

Other Considerations

(23)

Risk Analysis Checklist

(7)

Exculpatory Clause Multi-Prime Contract

100

(1)

Differing Site Conditions

100

(1)

Disclaimer on Subsurface Information

101

(1)

Typical Indemnity Clause

101

(2)

Project Documentation

103

(42)

Introduction

105

(1)

Typical Notice Requirements

106

(14)

Giving Appropriate Notice

120

(4)

Request for Extension of Time and Additional Compensation

120

(1)

Claim for Extras

121

(2)

Sample Inappropriate Notice

123

(1)

Sample Appropriate Notice

123

(1)

Document Facts, Not Feelings or Conjecture

124

(2)

Effective Use of Common Project Forms

126

(3)

Photographic Documentation

129

(2)

Project Documentation Forms

131

(14)

Notice of Failure to Achieve Satisfactory Progress

131

(1)

Notice of Defective Work

131

(1)

Notice of Failure to Make Payments

132

(1)

Notice to Suspend Work

132

(1)

Notice of Termination for Convenience

133

(1)

Notices of Termination for Default

133

(2)

Notice of Claim Covered by Insurance

135

(1)

Notice of Differing Site Conditions

135

(1)

Notice of Constructive Change

136

(1)

Notice Confirming Change Directive

136

(1)

Notice of Backcharge Work to Be Performed

137

(1)

Notice of Nonpayment

138

(1)

Notice of Directed Acceleration

138

(1)

Notice of Constructive Acceleration

139

(1)

Notice of Delay

139

(1)

Notice of Late or Defective Owner-Furnished Equipment

140

(1)

Request for Information

140

(1)

Telephone Conversation Memorandum

141

(1)

Daily Report Form

142

(1)

Topical Checklist for Daily Log Report

143

(2)

Use of Experts

145

(22)

Introduction

147

(1)

Decision to Retain Expert

147

(1)

Selection Process

148

(4)

Scheduling Expert's Role

152

(2)

Accounting Expert's Role

154

(2)

Disclosures and Interrogatories Regarding Experts

156

(2)

Depositions and Cross-Examination of Experts

158

(5)

Daubert Challenge to Experts

163

(3)

Turning the Opposing Expert

166

(1)

Bidding Disputes

167

(36)

Introduction

169

(1)

Competitive Bidding Disputes

170

(8)

Bid Protests

178

(4)

Award Issues and Contract Disputes Act Claims

182

(2)

Bid Bonds

184

(2)

Past Performance Evaluations

186

(3)

Bid Mistakes

189

(5)

Contractor/Subcontractor Bid Disputes

194

(9)

Changes and Differing Site Conditions

203

(34)

Changes

205

(7)

Differing Site Conditions

212

(25)

Delay and Acceleration Claims

237

(36)

Introduction

239

(1)

Scheduling Systems

239

(2)

Contract Time

241

(1)

Binding Commitment to CPM Schedule

242

(2)

Implied Obligations That May Affect Performance Time

244

(2)

Delays

246

(9)

Nature of Delay Claims

255

(2)

Notice Clauses

257

(3)

No-Damages-for-Delay Clause

260

(4)

Acceleration Claims

264

(3)

Using CPM Analysis in Delay Claims

267

(3)

Using CPM Consultants in Claim Preparation

270

(1)

Using CPM Consultants at Trial, Hearing, or Mediation

271

(2)

Loss of Efficiency Claims

273

(54)

Introduction

275

(2)

Factors Affecting Efficiency

277

(2)

Project Documentation Considerations

279

(2)

Legal Impediments to Recovery of Efficiency Losses

281

(5)

Clause Attempting to Limit Liability for Acceleration

285

(1)

Equitable Adjustments: Waiver and Release of Claims

286

(1)

Elements of a Loss of Efficiency Claim

286

(8)

Causes of Reduced Efficiency

294

(1)

Increased Labor Forces

294

(2)

Trade Stacking

296

(1)

Overtime

296

(2)

Adverse Weather

298

(5)

Out-of-Sequence Work

303

(3)

Acceleration

306

(4)

Change Orders

310

(4)

Disruption

314

(1)

Techniques for Establishing Efficiency Losses

315

(1)

Job-Specific Data

316

(3)

Experts

319

(2)

Trade Publications

321

(3)

Measured Mile Comparisons

324

(1)

Synopsis

325

(2)

Elements of Damages

327

(32)

Introduction

329

(1)

Basic Elements of Damages Presentations

329

(5)

General Damage Theories

334

(7)

Presentation of Specific Types of Damages

341

(1)

Change Orders and Extra Work

342

(2)

Defective Work

344

(2)

Liquidated Damages

346

(2)

Home Office Overhead

348

(6)

Equipment

354

(1)

Interest

355

(1)

Lost Profits

356

(3)

Insurance and Bond Claims

359

(50)

INSURANCE

Introduction

363

(1)

Basic Insurance Products in the Construction Industry

364

(1)

Commercial General Liability

364

(6)

Exclusions Under CGL Policies

370

(6)

``Occurrence'' Versus ``Claims-Made'' Policies

376

(1)

Costs of Defense and Deductibles

376

(1)

Layers of Insurance

377

(1)

Additional Named Insured

378

(1)

Builder's Risk Insurance

378

(1)

Errors and Omissions Insurance

379

(1)

Workers' Compensation Insurance

380

(1)

Project Management Professional Liability Insurance

381

(1)

Pollution Liability Insurance

381

(1)

Awareness of Insurance Issues

382

(1)

Notice

382

(1)

Final Insurance Considerations

383

(1)

BOND CLAIMS

Introduction

383

(1)

The Purpose of Performance Bonds

384

(1)

The Nature of the Surety's Duties and Obligations

385

(5)

Coverage Provided by the Performance Bond

390

(3)

The Penal Sum

393

(1)

Defenses of the Performance Bond Surety

394

(4)

The Purpose of Payment Bonds

398

(1)

The Miller Act

399

(4)

Little Miller Acts

403

(3)

Bonds on Private Projects

406

(1)

Defenses of the Payment Bond Surety

406

(2)

Conclusion

408

(1)

Initiating the Case

409

(72)

Introduction

411

(1)

Selecting the Parties

411

(2)

Selecting the Forum

413

(5)

Venue

418

(1)

Drafting Complaints

419

(54)

Sample Complaint for Breach of Contract by Contractor Against Private Owner

423

(3)

Sample Complaint for Breach of Contract by Contractor Against Public Owner

426

(3)

Sample Complaint on Appeal by Contractor Against Federal Government

429

(4)

Sample Complaint for Breach of Contract by Contractor Against Subcontractor

433

(2)

Sample Complaint for Breach of Contract by Subcontractor Against Contractor and Owner

435

(8)

Sample Complaint for Breach of Contract

443

(4)

Sample Complaint for Breach of Warranty by Contractor Against Material Supplier

447

(4)

Sample Petition for Breach of Contract by Contractor Against Material Supplier and Owner

451

(12)

Sample Complaint for Negligent Misrepresentation and Nondisclosure

463

(3)

Sample Complaint for Interference with Contractual Relations

466

(2)

Sample Cross-Complaint for Declaratory Relief for Indemnity

468

(3)

Sample Complaint on Bond

471

(2)

Affirmative Defenses in Answers

473

(8)

Sample Answer to Complaint for Damages for Breach of Contract

474

(7)

VOLUME 2

Discovery

481

(60)

Introduction

483

(1)

Targets for Discovery

484

(1)

Planning for Discovery

485

(2)

Limitation on Discovery

487

(2)

Discovery Devices

489

(2)

Request for Production of Documents

491

(3)

Interrogatories

494

(4)

Depositions

498

(6)

Requests to Inspect

504

(1)

Requests for Admission

504

(1)

Privileges

505

(1)

Attorney-Client Privilege

506

(3)

Work-Product Doctrine

509

(4)

Obtaining Discovery of Work-Product Materials

513

(1)

Waiver of Work-Product Protection

514

(2)

Motions to Compel

516

(1)

Sanctions

517

(4)

Discovery Forms

521

(20)

Request for Production of Documents

521

(6)

Interrogatories

527

(8)

Notice of Deposition

535

(1)

Notice of Deposition Corporate Deposition---Damages

536

(2)

Notice of Deposition Corporation Deposition---Document Production

538

(1)

Requests for Admission

539

(2)

Case Management

541

(26)

Litigation Support Systems Evaluation

543

(2)

Why Use Litigation Support?

545

(2)

Designing the Litigation Support System

547

(8)

Basic Document Data

552

(1)

Document Data with Optional Added Fields

552

(3)

Updating the System

555

(1)

Uses of a Litigation Support System

556

(1)

Marshalling Resources for Trial

557

(3)

Mock Trials

560

(1)

Location of the Trial

561

(1)

Budget and Cost Control

562

(3)

True Cost of Litigation

565

(2)

Alternative Dispute Resolution

567

(52)

Introduction

569

(1)

Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution

570

(1)

Disadvantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution

571

(1)

Mediation

572

(13)

Dispute Review Boards

585

(5)

Other ADR Techniques

590

(3)

Mediation and DRB Forms

593

(26)

Checklist for Mediator Selection

593

(1)

AAA Agreement to Mediate

594

(1)

Mediation and Confidentiality Agreement

594

(2)

Mediation Clause

596

(1)

AAA Request to Mediate

597

(1)

Classic DRB Methodology Checklist

598

(1)

Disputes Review Board Specification

599

(6)

Disputes Review Board Three Party Agreement

605

(6)

AAA Dispute Review Board Procedures

611

(6)

AAA Contract Clause for Dispute Review Boards

617

(2)

Construction Arbitration

619

(102)

Introduction

621

(1)

Agreement to Arbitrate

621

(10)

Parties and Disputes Subject to Arbitration

631

(6)

Arbitration under the American Arbitration Association

637

(1)

Selection of Arbitrators from AAA Panel Lists

638

(1)

Party-Appointed Arbitrators

639

(1)

Arbitrator Categories

640

(1)

Sole Arbitrator Selection

641

(1)

Selecting the Right Arbitrator

641

(1)

Arbitrator Disclosure and Disqualification

642

(1)

Special Arbitrator Selection Procedures

643

(1)

Consolidation of Arbitrations

644

(3)

Advocacy in Arbitration

647

(1)

Discovery in Arbitration

648

(2)

Opening Statements

650

(1)

Evidence

650

(2)

Site Visits

652

(1)

Arbitration Hearings

652

(11)

AAA Sample Documents

663

(57)

Demand for Arbitration

664

(1)

Notice of Hearing

665

(1)

Request for Dates

665

(1)

A Guide for Construction Industry Arbitrators

666

(23)

Construction Industry Arbitration and Mediation Rules

689

(31)

Arbitrators Designated by Contract

720

(1)

Federal Government Contract Disputes, Forums and Forms

721

(106)

Introduction

725

(2)

Pre-Litigation Discovery of Government Records

727

(2)

Scope of the Contract Disputes Act

729

(6)

When Is a Claim Time Barred?

735

(1)

Contractor Claims

736

(1)

Who May Assert a Contractor's CDA Claim?

737

(2)

What Constitutes a CDA Claim?

739

(14)

Certification Requirement

753

(12)

Subcontractor Claim Submissions and Certification

765

(2)

Government Claims

767

(2)

Contracting Officer's Decision

769

(6)

Appeal Deadlines

775

(4)

Choosing a Forum: Board or U.S. Court of Federal Claims

779

(3)

Transfer and Consolidation of Cases

782

(1)

ADR and Federal Government Contract Disputes

782

(4)

Agency Boards of Contract Appeals

786

(1)

Practice Before the Boards

787

(1)

Notice of Appeal, Rule 4 File, Complaint and Answer

787

(3)

Discovery, Prehearing Procedures, and Motions

790

(3)

Hearings and Post-Hearing Matters

793

(2)

Small Claims

795

(1)

United States Court of Federal Claims

796

(1)

Bringing Suit in the Court of Federal Claims

797

(1)

Discovery, Pretrial Procedures, and Motions

797

(2)

Trials and Post-Trial Matters

799

(1)

Payment of Claims

800

(1)

Interest

800

(1)

Recovery of Attorneys' Fees by Contractor

801

(8)

Fraudulent Claims

809

(2)

Appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

811

(3)

Forms

814

(13)

FOIA Letter

814

(1)

FOIA Complaint

815

(1)

Request for Final Decision [Claims of $100,000 or Less]

816

(1)

Request for Final Decision [Claims in Excess of $100,000---Not Previously Certified]

816

(1)

Request for Final Decision [Previously Certified]

817

(1)

Petition Seeking Board Order Setting Date for Final Decision

818

(1)

Complaint Alleging a ``Deemed Denied'' Claim and Letter of Transmittal to Board

819

(3)

Notice of Appeal by Contractor

822

(1)

Notice of Appeal Filed by Counsel

823

(1)

Sample Docketing Notice

824

(1)

Sample Order Setting Deadline for a Record Submission Election

825

Claim/Proposal Certification Comparison

764

(63)

Court Trails

827

(20)

Introduction

829

(1)

Mastery of the Technical Issues

829

(1)

Advocating a Construction Claim to a Jury

830

(1)

Jury Selection

830

(2)

Opening Statement

832

(3)

Direct Examination

835

(3)

Documents and Demonstrative Evidence

838

(3)

Tangible Objects

841

(1)

Site View Considerations

841

(2)

Closing Arguments

843

(1)

Advocating a Construction Claim to a Judge

844

(2)

Use of Special Masters

846

(1)

Presenting the Case

847

(26)

Reconstructing the Past

849

(1)

Developing the Theme

849

(2)

Introducing the Case

851

(3)

Proof Strategies

854

(7)

Responding to the Plaintiff's Case

861

(8)

Attacking Damages

869

(1)

Defendant's Case

870

(3)

The Decision to Appeal

873

(10)

Introduction

875

(1)

Can the Case Be Appealed?

875

(3)

Should an Appeal Be Taken?

878

(1)

Rules and Procedures

879

(1)

Settlement During Appeal

880

(1)

Forms

881

(2)

Notice of Appeal

881

(1)

Supersedeas Bond on Appeal

882

(1)

Settlement and Release

883

(44)

Introduction

885

(1)

Principles Underlying Settlement: Control and Cost

885

(2)

Whether to Settle

887

(4)

Participants and Their Styles

891

(4)

Considerations of Confidentiality

895

(4)

Initiating Settlement

899

(1)

Timing Negotiations

899

(2)

Settlement Conferences

901

(1)

Offers of Judgment

902

(1)

Documenting Settlements

903

(1)

Liquidating Agreements

904

(6)

Mary Carter Agreements

910

(2)

Settlement Agreements and Releases

912

(15)

Pass-Through Agreement on Federal Project Claims Handling and Participating Agreement

919

(8)

Table of Cases

927

(26)

Index

953

Notes:

Kept up-to-date by supplements

Revised edition of: Construction litigation : practice guide with forms / Thomas J. Kelleher, Jr., Brian G. Corgan, William E. Dorris ; Wiley Law Publications. c1994