Legal Question in Construction Law in Georgia

contract changed and cancelled

I live in Ga. where I bid for a subcontract job on a military installation. The general contractor typed up a contract which we both signed and agree on the scope of work and price for phase. Later the contract was changed to a lower price. Then 6 months after signing contract the general contractor called me and other subs in the office to tell us they had run out of money and stop the work. Told us to finish what we were doing that week and to collect our equipment.

I start this work in Dec 2005 (1st contract signed) 2nd signed May 06.

Can I go back and bill for the original cost that was quoted in the first contract and are there any time limits on filling for payment.


Asked on 6/18/08, 1:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: contract changed and cancelled

Depending on the wording of the contracts, you may only be able to enforce the terms of the second contract. In other words, if the second contract replaced the first, its terms will apply.

There is a 6-year statute of limitation on written contracts.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.

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Answered on 6/18/08, 2:34 pm


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