Legal Opinion
R.W. Dunteman Co. v. C/G Enterprises Inc.
Illinois Supreme Court
Decided February 20, 1998No. 81853, 82184 consPublishedCited by 116 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Freeman
Section 1.1 of the Mechanics Lien Act (770 ILCS 60/ 1.1 (West 1992)) provides:
“An agreement to waive any right to enforce or claim any lien under this Act where the agreement is in anticipation of and in consideration for the awarding of a contract or subcontract, either express or implied, to perform work or supply materials for an improvement upon real property is against public policy and unenforceable. This Section does not prohibit subordination or release of a lien under this Act.” 770 ILCS 60/1.1 (West 1992).
The circuit court of Cook County found section 1.1 to be unconstitutionally…
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