Legal Question in Construction Law in Georgia

Retainers being kept

If a retainer was kept by the contractor to pay for damage he claimed was done by a subcontractor, can he sue for even more money at a later date?


Asked on 7/03/05, 1:03 pm

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

Re: Retainers being kept

Based on your facts, the contractor could only sue for damages that are above and beyond the deposit amount.

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Answered on 7/05/05, 5:21 am


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