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Perfection And Enforcement Of A Mechanic's Lien In Virginia: A Defense Lawyer's Perspective, James L. Windsor
Perfection And Enforcement Of A Mechanic's Lien In Virginia: A Defense Lawyer's Perspective, James L. Windsor
University of Richmond Law Review
The right to a mechanic's lien in Virginia is statutorily created and the Supreme Court of Virginia requires strict adherence to these statutes. During mechanic's lien litigation, the validity of the underlying indebtedness to the claimant or the quality of the claimant's work often has little bearing on whether the lien is valid or enforceable. Rather, the question revolves around whether the claimant or his attorney substantially complied with the procedures mandated by the statutes as interpreted by the courts. These procedural or "technical" defenses are usually raised in the initial or preliminary stages of the litigation, long before any …
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Property Law, James W. Theobald, Charles H. Rothenberg
Annual Survey Of Virginia Law: Property Law, James W. Theobald, Charles H. Rothenberg
University of Richmond Law Review
Numerous court decisions affecting property law in Virginia have been announced since the last edition of this portion of the annual survey. Significant decisions of the Supreme Court of Virginia, Virginia Court of Appeals and the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit are discussed in Section I of this article. Furthermore, a prolific General Assembly has passed various legislation affecting property law ranging from condominiums to zoning. Significant legislation is discussed in Section II.