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Mechanics' liens in Pennsylvania.(CONSTRUCTION * CORNER)

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| January 01, 2007 | Huggett, James E. | COPYRIGHT 2007 National Association of Credit Management. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

For 40 years, mechanics' lien issues in Pennsylvania have been adjudicated by reference to the Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law of 1963 (49 P.S. [subsection] 1101 et seq.) ("Lien Law") and related statutes discussed below. The Lien Law serves to protect owners of Pennsylvania property and organize the rights of the various involved parties (e.g., general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, lenders, etc.) so the outcome of a lien dispute is predictable, thus encouraging stability and commerce.

Given the breadth and complexity of the Lien Law and its related litigation, of course, this article cannot comprehensively examine the area. Indeed, it should ...

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