Hello,
Just wondering if the contract section below is in any way effecting my ability to file a lien against the General Contractor? (I am the Sub-Contractor).
13. Indemnity. In addition to the other indemnification provisions in this agreement, Sub-Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Contractor, and Project Owner, and their affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against the following, to the fullest extent permitted by law:
(a) All mechanic's and materialmen's liens, and all costs, attorney's fees and expenses incurred in connection with any such liens which arise by reason of or are related to the work or any part thereof.
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I signed a contract and attached the bid as an addendum, so thankfully, anyone can add up the numbers and see the math is simply wrong. Each item is correct, but the total is not.
However , now the cost is $25,000 more than the customer had planned.
Am I liable to pay the difference or is this a material mistake that is obvious to all parties.
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