Legal Question in Construction Law in Nevada

Validity of Contract with and Unlicensed Contractor

My company entered into a contract with an unlicensed contractor. Naturally, things fell apart and now we are in arbitration with the contractor. I've been insiting that any contract with an unlicensed contractor is invalid from the start. Any THoughts?


Asked on 3/13/07, 12:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Paul Malikowski Malikowski Law Offices, Ltd.

Re: Validity of Contract with and Unlicensed Contractor

Nevada law reads:

NRS 624.320 Allegation and proof of license in action on contract. No person, firm, copartnership, corporation, association or other organization, or any combination of any thereof, engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of a contractor shall bring or maintain any action in the courts of this State for the collection of compensation for the performance of any act or contract for which a license is required by this chapter without alleging and proving that such person, firm, copartnership, corporation, association or other organization, or any combination of any thereof, was a duly licensed contractor at all times during the performance of such act or contract and when the job was bid.

A Motion to Dismiss the arbitration is indicated, on the facts you claim. Your attorney can advise further.

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Answered on 3/13/07, 2:54 pm


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