Florida Construction Law

Defense to failure to give proper notice:  "If the breach was so grave as to be irreparable and incurable, the giving of notice would be a useless gesture."   Leghorn v. Wieland , 289 So.2d 745, 748 (Fla. 2d DCA 1974). Trenton H. Cotney Florida Bar Certified Construction Lawyer Trent Cotney, P.A. 1211 N Franklin St Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com

In at least one case, the failure of a prime contractor to produce evidence of payment to subtiers was held not to be a material breach.   Eng v. Stein , 599 P.2d 796 (1979). Trenton H. Cotney Board Certified in Construction Law Trent Cotney, P.A. 1207 N Franklin St, Ste 222 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 579-3278 www.trentcotney.com