Florida Construction Law

Post-suit, a settlement agreement can provide for the entry of an ex parte final judgment upon default.   Weinberg v. Lozman , 364 So.2d 841 (Fla. 3d DCA 1978). 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

A contractor is entitled to a final judgment of foreclosure on it lien claim even if the arbitration award was silent as to the contractor’s right to foreclose the lien.  Because the arbitrator found that the lien was proper and perfected, the contractor could obtain a final judgment of foreclosure.  Royal Palm Collection, Inc. v. Lewis , 36 So.3d 168 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010). 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