Partner Barry MacNaughton Quoted In Construction Dive
Barry J. MacNaughton, Co-Managing Partner and Partner in ECJ's Litigation and Construction practices was quoted in a January 26, 2021 Construction Dive article, "The Dotted Line: 6 Ways a Construction Contract Can Become Unenforceable." This piece is part of the "Dotted Line" series, which examines the complexities of the construction industry's legal landscape.
The article discusses different scenarios where a contract could be rendered unenforceable. According to Barry, "a contract can end up unenforceable if one of the parties made a misrepresentation in the securing of that contract." Additionally, he notes that the individual signing the contract "must have the capacity to do so," avoiding such situations as having a non-English speaking worker sign a document he or she does not understand.
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