Legal Opinion
Brendsel v. WINCHESTER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided May 10, 2006No. 66, September Term, 2005PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilner, J.
We shall resolve here the dilemma faced by a contractor who (1) is operating under a construction contract that requires disputes arising out of or relating to the contract to be submitted to binding arbitration, but (2) also may be entitled to a mechanics’ lien, pursuant to Maryland Code, title 9, subtitle 1 of the Real Property Article (RP), for work done or materials furnished under the contract. Can the contractor seek to assure the prospect of ultimate payment by obtaining a provisional interlocutory lien on the property without giving up its contractual right to have the merits of its…
2Cases cited31 opinions
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