Article Date: 08/21/2012

Waiver of Payment Bond Rights Ruled Unenforceable

Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts

John J. Costa v. Brait Builders Corporation

No. 11011
August 1, 2012

Overview

The highest court of Massachusetts has ruled that a waiver of payment bond rights in a subcontract violated public policy and was unenforceable. Public works payment bonds are a substitute for mechanic's lien rights. The prospective waiver of ... Log in to view the full text.

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